Canebrake Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Canebrake Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 95.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 2,050 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 7.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 252 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20,540 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00132 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CANEBRAKE HOME OWNERS ASSOC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Canebrake Lake Dam?
Canebrake Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Canebrake Lake Dam?
Canebrake Lake Dam is owned by CANEBRAKE HOME OWNERS ASSOC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Canebrake Lake Dam built?
Canebrake Lake Dam was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Lake Dam?
Canebrake 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 Canebrake Lake Dam?
Canebrake Lake Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Canebrake Lake Dam last inspected?
Canebrake Lake Dam was last inspected on March 22, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.