Camp Hopewell Dam
Key Takeaway
Camp Hopewell Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 73.7% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 360 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03513 |
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
ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Camp Hopewell Dam?
Camp Hopewell 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 Camp Hopewell Dam?
Camp Hopewell Dam is owned by ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Camp Hopewell Dam built?
Camp Hopewell Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Camp Hopewell Dam?
Camp Hopewell 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 Camp Hopewell Dam?
Camp Hopewell Dam has a dam height of 23 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.