Virjo Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Virjo Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2014 and is 12 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 67.1% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Year Completed | 2014 (12 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03659 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Virjo Lake Dam?
Virjo 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 Virjo Lake Dam?
Virjo Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Virjo Lake Dam built?
Virjo Lake Dam was completed in 2014, making it 12 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 Virjo Lake Dam?
Virjo Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Virjo Lake Dam?
Virjo Lake Dam has a dam height of 21 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.