Cedar Grove - West Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Cedar Grove - West Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 40.1% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,626 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03337 |
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
THE LAKES OF CEDAR GROVE HOA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cedar Grove - West Lake Dam?
Cedar Grove - West 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 Cedar Grove - West Lake Dam?
Cedar Grove - West Lake Dam is owned by THE LAKES OF CEDAR GROVE HOA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cedar Grove - West Lake Dam built?
Cedar Grove - West Lake Dam was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Cedar Grove - West Lake Dam?
Cedar Grove - West 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 Cedar Grove - West Lake Dam?
Cedar Grove - West Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Cedar Grove - West Lake Dam last inspected?
Cedar Grove - West Lake Dam was last inspected on September 15, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.