Rainbow Lakes # 1 Dam
Rainbow Lakes # 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, built in 1977. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Rainbow Lakes # 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Rainbow Lakes # 1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rainbow Lakes Property Association (private). It impounds the Unt Of Nanabe Creek near Meridian City Limits.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 1,160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 54 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 878 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/11/2023.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% 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 | Lauderdale |
| Nearest City | Meridian City Limits |
| River/Stream | Unt Of Nanabe Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.41156, -88.59148 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 878 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 878 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 698 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 365 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RAINBOW LAKES PROPERTY ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03699 |
| Federal ID | MS03699 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |