Calongne Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Calongne Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 57 ft (taller than 99.8% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 439 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 523 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 304 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03751 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Calongne Lake Dam?
Calongne Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Calongne Lake Dam?
Calongne Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Calongne Lake Dam built?
Calongne Lake Dam was completed in 2009, making it 17 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Calongne Lake Dam?
Calongne 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 Calongne Lake Dam?
Calongne Lake Dam has a dam height of 57 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.