Rainbow Lakes # 1 Dam

Lauderdale County, Mississippi (near MERIDIAN CITY LIMITS)

River/Stream: UNT OF NANABE CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
33 ft
Dam Length
1,160 ft
Reservoir Storage
878 acre-ft
Year Completed
1977
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
366 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2023-04-11

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MS03699
State
Mississippi (MS)
Coordinates
32.41156, -88.59148
Age
49 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.