Tishomingo State Park Lake Dam

Tishomingo, Mississippi· Earth· 38 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Tishomingo State Park Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 38 ft (taller than 97.2% in MS)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage540 acre-ft
Normal Storage315 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDMS02043

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
Last Inspection: November 23, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tishomingo State Park Lake Dam?

Tishomingo State Park 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 Tishomingo State Park Lake Dam?

Tishomingo State Park Lake Dam is owned by MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Tishomingo State Park Lake Dam?

Tishomingo State Park 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 Tishomingo State Park Lake Dam?

Tishomingo State Park Lake Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Tishomingo State Park Lake Dam last inspected?

Tishomingo State Park Lake Dam was last inspected on November 23, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.