Varner Lake
Key Takeaway
Varner Lake is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 30.5% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 207 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00760 |
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
EUGENE VARNER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Varner Lake?
Varner 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 Varner Lake?
Varner Lake is owned by EUGENE VARNER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Varner Lake built?
Varner Lake was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Varner Lake?
Varner Lake 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 Varner Lake?
Varner Lake has a dam height of 15 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.