Lake Claude Bennett Dam is an earth dam located in Jasper County, Mississippi. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 1,056 ft long. 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 Claude Bennett Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Claude Bennett 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 24 feet tall and stretches 1,056 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 75 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,232 acre-feet.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Jasper |
| Coordinates | 32.10261, -89.03206 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,056 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,232 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,232 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 924 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 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 | MS01156 |
| Federal ID | MS01156 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |