Burgess Lake Ms02535 Dam
Burgess Lake Ms02535 Dam is an earth dam located in Lee County, Mississippi. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Burgess Lake Ms02535 Dam
The primary purpose of Burgess Lake Ms02535 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 25 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 835 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/07/2020.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lee |
| Coordinates | 34.10421, -88.59507 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 835 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 835 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02535 |
| Federal ID | MS02535 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |