Cedar Hill Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Cedar Hill Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 75.8% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 729 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | MS05836 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Wendy Nixon Trust
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cedar Hill Lake Dam?
Cedar Hill Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cedar Hill Lake Dam?
Cedar Hill Lake Dam is owned by Wendy Nixon Trust (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Cedar Hill Lake Dam?
Cedar Hill 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 Hill Lake Dam?
Cedar Hill 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.
When was Cedar Hill Lake Dam last inspected?
Cedar Hill Lake Dam was last inspected on February 23, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.