Ms06260 Lake Dam

Ms06260 Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Mississippi. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialLowFailure would cause limited damage
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height19 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 19 ft
19 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

19 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.

About Ms06260 Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Ms06260 Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned.

The dam stands 19 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet.

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.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Location

StateMississippi
CountyJefferson
Coordinates31.68142, -91.08786

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage61 acre-ft
Max Storage61 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMS06260
Federal IDMS06260
More InfoState Dam Safety Program