Gideon Lake Number 5 Dam
Mississippi — Madison County — UNT OF BEAR CREEK
Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Madison |
| River | UNT OF BEAR CREEK |
| Coordinates | 32.54861, -90.10222 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,370 ft |
| NID Storage | 572 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 572 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | June 27, 2017 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1998 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | BUCKY GIDEON |
| Other Name | Dam # 5 |
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.