Lake Ridgelea Dam

Mississippi — Hinds County — UNT OF BIG CREEK

Location

StateMississippi
CountyHinds
RiverUNT OF BIG CREEK
Coordinates32.18071, -90.30064

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length1,900 ft
NID Storage660 acre-ft
Max Storage660 acre-ft
Surface Area52 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 15, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLAKE RIDGELEA PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

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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.

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