Carla Moss Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Carla Moss Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2010 and is 16 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 5.1% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03762 |
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
CARLA MOSS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Carla Moss Lake Dam?
Carla Moss 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 Carla Moss Lake Dam?
Carla Moss Lake Dam is owned by CARLA MOSS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Carla Moss Lake Dam built?
Carla Moss Lake Dam was completed in 2010, making it 16 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 Carla Moss Lake Dam?
Carla Moss 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 Carla Moss Lake Dam?
Carla Moss Lake Dam has a dam height of 10 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.