Richard Roberson Lake Dam
Richard Roberson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Holmes County, Mississippi, built in 2006. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Richard Roberson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Richard Roberson Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Richard Roberson (private). It impounds the Unt Of Unt Of Big Black River.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 432 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 114 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2006, the structure is relatively new.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Holmes |
| River/Stream | Unt Of Unt Of Big Black River |
| Coordinates | 32.96029, -89.94685 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 432 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 795 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RICHARD ROBERSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03669 |
| Federal ID | MS03669 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |