C C Herrington Lake Dam

UNT OF OF DRY CREEK· DeSoto, Mississippi· Earth· 20 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

C C Herrington Lake Dam is classified as unknown in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 60.2% in MS)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage200 acre-ft
NID IDMS01556

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 11, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

ELINOR W. HERRINGTON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of C C Herrington Lake Dam?

C C Herrington Lake Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates C C Herrington Lake Dam?

C C Herrington Lake Dam is owned by ELINOR W. HERRINGTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of C C Herrington Lake Dam?

C C Herrington Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is C C Herrington Lake Dam?

C C Herrington Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was C C Herrington Lake Dam last inspected?

C C Herrington Lake Dam was last inspected on March 11, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.