Yates Lake
Key Takeaway
Yates 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 | 13 ft (taller than 19.9% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 345 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02816 |
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
CECIL H YATES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Yates Lake?
Yates 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 Yates Lake?
Yates Lake is owned by CECIL H YATES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Yates Lake built?
Yates 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 Yates Lake?
Yates 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 Yates Lake?
Yates Lake has a dam height of 13 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.