Northbay Lake Dam

Northbay Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Mississippi, built in 1955. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

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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Undetermined Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMississippi
CountyMadison
Coordinates32.46196, -90.07327

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length250 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNORTHBAY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMS02278
Federal IDMS02278
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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