Lake Gary Dam is an earth dam located in Greene County, Mississippi. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 40 ft40 ft tall, taller than 86% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Lake Gary Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Gary Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gary Dearman (private). It impounds the Four Mile Creek.
The dam stands 40 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,080 acre-feet.
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 11/10/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Greene |
| River/Stream | Four Mile Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.20538, -88.58859 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,080 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,080 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Gary Dearman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/10/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03334 |
| Federal ID | MS03334 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |