Coleman Lake
Coleman Lake is an earth dam located in Humphreys County, Mississippi, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Coleman Lake
The primary purpose of Coleman Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by James E Coleman (private). It impounds the Tr- Little Kilby near Louise.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 9,240 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 600 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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 | Humphreys |
| Nearest City | Louise |
| River/Stream | Tr- Little Kilby |
| Coordinates | 32.96495, -90.45802 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 9,240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JAMES E COLEMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS00809 |
| Federal ID | MS00809 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |