Tombigbee State Park Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Tombigbee 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 Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | MS02524 |
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
MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tombigbee State Park Lake Dam?
Tombigbee 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 Tombigbee State Park Lake Dam?
Tombigbee 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 Tombigbee State Park Lake Dam?
Tombigbee 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 Tombigbee State Park Lake Dam?
Tombigbee 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.