Stump Bridge Lake Dam

UNT OF POPLAR CREEK· Madison, Mississippi· Built 2004· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Stump Bridge Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 19.9% in MS)
Dam Length2,500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage330 acre-ft
Normal Storage175 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge2,151 cfs
Year Completed2004 (22 years old)
NID IDMS03618

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

PEACE STREET PROPERTIES, LLC.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Stump Bridge Lake Dam?

Stump Bridge 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 Stump Bridge Lake Dam?

Stump Bridge Lake Dam is owned by PEACE STREET PROPERTIES, LLC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Stump Bridge Lake Dam built?

Stump Bridge Lake Dam was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Stump Bridge Lake Dam?

Stump Bridge 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 Stump Bridge Lake Dam?

Stump Bridge Lake Dam has a dam height of 13 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.