Gideon Lake Number 2 Dam
Gideon Lake Number 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Mississippi, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Gideon Lake Number 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Gideon Lake Number 2 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Buckey Gideon (private). It impounds the Panther Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 235 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 years old.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/06/2016.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Madison |
| River/Stream | Panther Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.56571, -90.11190 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,196 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BUCKEY GIDEON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03437 |
| Federal ID | MS03437 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |