Cash Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Cash 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 | 24 ft (taller than 75.8% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 397 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 165 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03789 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cash Lake Dam?
Cash 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 Cash Lake Dam?
Cash Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cash Lake Dam built?
Cash 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 Cash Lake Dam?
Cash Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cash Lake Dam?
Cash Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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.