Geer Lake Dam
Geer Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jones County, Mississippi, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Geer Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Geer 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 12 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/03/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Jones |
| Coordinates | 31.61900, -89.02321 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02382 |
| Federal ID | MS02382 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |