Big Bay Lake Dam
Mississippi — Lamar County — BAY CREEK
Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lamar |
| River | BAY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 31.18250, -89.57131 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,890 ft |
| NID Storage | 29,815 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 29,815 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 968 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 1, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 2010 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | JAN HAMMOND |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.