Safari Lake #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Lamar County, Mississippi. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 46 ft46 ft tall and 850 ft long, taller than 91% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Safari Lake #2 Dam
The primary purpose of Safari Lake #2 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Unt of Black Creek.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lamar |
| River/Stream | Unt of Black Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.32121, -89.49781 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 313 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,557 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03784 |
| Federal ID | MS03784 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |