Strong Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Strong Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 78.4% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 406 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1978 |
| NID ID | MS00142 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
GAY M. STRONG
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Strong Lake Dam?
Strong Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Strong Lake Dam?
Strong Lake Dam is owned by GAY M. STRONG (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Strong Lake Dam built?
Strong Lake Dam was completed in 1947, making it 79 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Strong Lake Dam?
Strong Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Strong Lake Dam?
Strong Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Strong Lake Dam last inspected?
Strong Lake Dam was last inspected on April 11, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.