Reunion Lake Number 2 Dam
Reunion Lake Number 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Mississippi, built in 2007. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Reunion Lake Number 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Reunion 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 Reunion, Inc. (private). It impounds the Bear Creek near Madison.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 2,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 167 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,542 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2007, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/30/2023.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Mississippi dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | Madison |
| River/Stream | Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.49942, -90.15838 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,542 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,542 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,189 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 167 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,896 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | REUNION, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03695 |
| Federal ID | MS03695 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |