Underwood Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Underwood Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2016 and is 10 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 23.7% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 103 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2016 (10 years old) |
| NID ID | MS07355 |
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
UNDERWOOD FARMS LLC et al
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Underwood Lake Dam?
Underwood 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 Underwood Lake Dam?
Underwood Lake Dam is owned by UNDERWOOD FARMS LLC et al (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Underwood Lake Dam built?
Underwood Lake Dam was completed in 2016, making it 10 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 Underwood Lake Dam?
Underwood 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 Underwood Lake Dam?
Underwood Lake Dam 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.