Brown's Lake Dam
Brown's Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, Mississippi, built in 1930. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Brown's Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Brown's Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Usace - Engineer Research And Development Center (federal). It impounds the Durden Creek near Vicksburg.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/22/2019.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Mississippi dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Vicksburg |
| River/Stream | Durden Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.29839, -90.86909 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | USACE - Engineer Research and Development Center |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS01492 |
| Federal ID | MS01492 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |