Cannada Dam

UNT OF MAXIE CREEK· Hinds, Mississippi· Built 1994· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Cannada Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 88.2% in MS)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage296 acre-ft
Normal Storage184 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge198 cfs
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)
NID IDMS03405

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

CHARLES T. CANNADA

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cannada Dam?

Cannada 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 Cannada Dam?

Cannada Dam is owned by CHARLES T. CANNADA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cannada Dam built?

Cannada Dam was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Cannada Dam?

Cannada 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 Cannada Dam?

Cannada Dam has a dam height of 29 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.