J. C. Stevens Lake
J. C. Stevens Lake is an earth dam located in Amite County, Mississippi, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About J. C. Stevens Lake
The primary purpose of J. C. Stevens Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by J C Stevens (private). It impounds the Amite River W Fork near Grangeville.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Amite |
| Nearest City | Grangeville |
| River/Stream | Amite River W Fork |
| Coordinates | 31.09139, -90.85943 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 7 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | J C STEVENS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS00246 |
| Federal ID | MS00246 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |