Ms05439 Lake Dam
Ms05439 Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hinds County, Mississippi. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ms05439 Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ms05439 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 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 637 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/23/2016.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Hinds |
| Coordinates | 32.16151, -90.47284 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 637 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 637 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 524 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS05439 |
| Federal ID | MS05439 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |