Castle Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Castle Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2016 and is 10 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 82.3% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,964 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 272 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,105 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2016 (10 years old) |
| NID ID | MS06151 |
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
CASTLE RIDGE LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Castle Lake Dam?
Castle 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 Castle Lake Dam?
Castle Lake Dam is owned by CASTLE RIDGE LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Castle Lake Dam built?
Castle Lake Dam was completed in 2016, making it 10 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 Castle Lake Dam?
Castle 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 Castle Lake Dam?
Castle Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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.