Warren Lake Dam, located in Hinds, Mississippi, is a private-owned structure constructed in 1999 for recreational purposes along Snake Creek.
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Standing at a height of 22 feet and stretching 980 feet in length, the dam provides a storage capacity of 434 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 190 acre-feet and a surface area of 30 acres. With a drainage area of 0.43 square miles, the dam has a significant hazard potential but is currently deemed to be in satisfactory condition following a recent inspection in September 2020.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Warren Lake Dam is regulated and inspected by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with environmental standards. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has a maximum discharge capacity of 2943 cubic feet per second. While the risk assessment for the dam indicates a moderate level of risk, there are no specific risk management measures or emergency action plans in place as of the latest data update in April 2021. Despite its potential hazards, Warren Lake Dam continues to serve as a recreational resource in the area, offering opportunities for outdoor activities and water-based recreation.
Year Completed |
1999 |
Dam Length |
980 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
SNAKE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
30 |
Drainage Area |
0.43 |
Nid Storage |
434 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
22 |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
738cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
609cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
514cfs |
Mississippi River At Vicksburg
|
317000cfs |