Francis Lowery Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jones County, Mississippi, built in 1945. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall. 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 Francis Lowery Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Francis Lowery Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 510 acre-feet. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/03/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Jones |
| Coordinates | 31.55349, -89.34998 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 510 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 510 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02388 |
| Federal ID | MS02388 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |