American Legion Montgomery County Lake Dam
American Legion Montgomery County Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About American Legion Montgomery County Lake Dam
The primary purpose of American Legion Montgomery County Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned.
The dam stands 40 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,400 acre-feet.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Montgomery |
| Coordinates | 33.50926, -89.78196 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02152 |
| Federal ID | MS02152 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |