Sasser Lake Dam
Sasser Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hinds County, Mississippi, built in 1999. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sasser Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sasser Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Billy R. Sasser, Jr. (private). It impounds the Snake Creek near Raymond.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 980 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 434 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/21/2022.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Hinds |
| Nearest City | Raymond |
| River/Stream | Snake Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.24244, -90.37023 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 980 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 434 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 434 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,943 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BILLY R. SASSER, JR. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03490 |
| Federal ID | MS03490 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |