Chad White Dam
Key Takeaway
Chad White Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 40.1% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 264 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03262 |
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
C.G. WHITE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Chad White Dam?
Chad White 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 Chad White Dam?
Chad White Dam is owned by C.G. WHITE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chad White Dam built?
Chad White Dam was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Chad White Dam?
Chad White 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 Chad White Dam?
Chad White 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.