Earl Laird Lake Number 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Newton County, Mississippi. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height15 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 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 Earl Laird Lake Number 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Earl Laird Lake Number 2 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 15 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Newton |
| Coordinates | 32.53551, -89.13568 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02404 |
| Federal ID | MS02404 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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