Canebrake Golf Course Hole Number 12 Dam

UNT OF PERKINS CREEK· Lamar, Mississippi· Built 1997· Earth· 14 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Canebrake Golf Course Hole Number 12 Dam is classified as unknown in Mississippi. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 23.7% in MS)
Dam Length185 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,030 cfs
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)
NID IDMS03501

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

BENNETT V. YORK

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Canebrake Golf Course Hole Number 12 Dam?

Canebrake Golf Course Hole Number 12 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 Canebrake Golf Course Hole Number 12 Dam?

Canebrake Golf Course Hole Number 12 Dam is owned by BENNETT V. YORK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Canebrake Golf Course Hole Number 12 Dam built?

Canebrake Golf Course Hole Number 12 Dam was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Canebrake Golf Course Hole Number 12 Dam?

Canebrake Golf Course Hole Number 12 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 Canebrake Golf Course Hole Number 12 Dam?

Canebrake Golf Course Hole Number 12 Dam has a dam height of 14 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.

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.