Yelvertons Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Yelvertons Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 11.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 166 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01767 |
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
DIAS A. YOUNG
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Yelvertons Lake Dam?
Yelvertons 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 Yelvertons Lake Dam?
Yelvertons Lake Dam is owned by DIAS A. YOUNG (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Yelvertons Lake Dam built?
Yelvertons Lake Dam was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 Yelvertons Lake Dam?
Yelvertons 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 Yelvertons Lake Dam?
Yelvertons Lake Dam has a dam height of 12 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.