Tullos Lake Dam

Panola, Mississippi· Built 2018· 17 ft tall

High Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Tullos Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2018 and is 8 years old. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	17 ft (taller than 46.4% in MS)
Dam Length	391 ft
Max Storage	23 acre-ft
Normal Storage	18 acre-ft

Surface Area	2 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
Year Completed	2018 (8 years old)
NID ID	MS07317

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No

Last Inspection: December 22, 2021

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

RODNEY TULLoS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tullos Lake Dam?

Tullos Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Tullos Lake Dam?

Tullos Lake Dam is owned by RODNEY TULLoS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tullos Lake Dam built?

Tullos Lake Dam was completed in 2018, making it 8 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Tullos Lake Dam?

Tullos Lake Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Tullos Lake Dam last inspected?

Tullos Lake Dam was last inspected on December 22, 2021. 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.