Lake Lowndes State Park Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lake Lowndes State Park Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Lowndes State Park Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks (state).
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 143 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,950 acre-feet.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lowndes |
| Coordinates | 33.42264, -88.30249 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,950 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,950 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 143 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS00476 |
| Federal ID | MS00476 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |