T. B. Sheppard Lake
Key Takeaway
T. B. Sheppard Lake is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 23.7% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 125 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03169 |
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
T. B. SHEPPARD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of T. B. Sheppard Lake?
T. B. Sheppard Lake 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 T. B. Sheppard Lake?
T. B. Sheppard Lake is owned by T. B. SHEPPARD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was T. B. Sheppard Lake built?
T. B. Sheppard Lake was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 T. B. Sheppard Lake?
T. B. Sheppard Lake serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is T. B. Sheppard Lake?
T. B. Sheppard Lake has a dam height of 14 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.