MS06876 LAKE DAM - MS06876-3482
Dam Name: MS06876 LAKE DAM
State: MS
Downstream Hazard Potential: U
Incident Type: Failure
Incident Date: 04/12/2020
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: Overtopping
Incident Mechanism 2Foundation Deficiency
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDMS06876-3482
Incident DescriptionOvertopping during rainfall event (8 in in 24 hrs) leading to headcut erosion through width of dam.
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentN
Fatalities (Number)0
Number of People Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Flooded0
Other Infrastructure Impacts0
Economic Damages (in $)0
Response
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)131
Additional Remarks or Updates
Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)R
EAPNR
Dam Height29 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)131.00
Surface Area (acres)7.00
Year Completed
NID NumberMS06876
River Name
Latitude32.8735
Longitude-89.4027
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Incident Time
Incident Duration1 day
Incident Report ProducedN
Information SourcesMDEQ Dam Safety
