Big Bay Lake Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lamar |
| Nearest City | N/A |
| River/Stream | BAY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 31.18250, -89.57131 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,890 ft |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 29,815 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 29,815 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22,107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 968 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,033 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JAN HAMMOND |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |