Blue Springs Lake B Dam
Blue Springs Lake B Dam is an earth dam located in DeSoto County, Mississippi, built in 1995. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Blue Springs Lake B Dam
The primary purpose of Blue Springs Lake B Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Neil Burckhart (private). It impounds the Unt Of Duck Pond Bayou.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 460 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 03/19/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | DeSoto |
| River/Stream | Unt Of Duck Pond Bayou |
| Coordinates | 34.86539, -90.17230 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,604 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NEIL BURCKHART |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Last Inspection | 03/19/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03348 |
| Federal ID | MS03348 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |