Northbay Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Mississippi, built in 1955. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 250 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 Northbay Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Northbay Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Northbay Homeowners Association (private).
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Madison |
| Coordinates | 32.46196, -90.07327 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Northbay Homeowners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02278 |
| Federal ID | MS02278 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |