Ashe Lake Dam
Ashe Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Forrest County, Mississippi. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ashe Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ashe Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by U.s. Forest Service (private). It impounds the Unt Of Griffins Springs Branch.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 62 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.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Forrest |
| River/Stream | Unt Of Griffins Springs Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.03080, -89.16832 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | U.S. FOREST SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02494 |
| Federal ID | MS02494 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |