Salmen Scout Lake Dam
Salmen Scout Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hancock County, Mississippi. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Salmen Scout Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Salmen Scout Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Se Louisiana Council Bsa (private).
The dam stands 20 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 600 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/18/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Hancock |
| Coordinates | 30.57729, -89.36053 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SE LOUISIANA COUNCIL BSA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/18/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02146 |
| Federal ID | MS02146 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |