Cherry Hill Plantation Lake Dam

Madison, Mississippi· Built 1994· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Cherry Hill Plantation Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 23.7% in MS)
Dam Length1,800 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage104 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge918 cfs
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)
NID IDMS03323

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 4, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

O.J. SHARPE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cherry Hill Plantation Lake Dam?

Cherry Hill Plantation 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 Cherry Hill Plantation Lake Dam?

Cherry Hill Plantation Lake Dam is owned by O.J. SHARPE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cherry Hill Plantation Lake Dam built?

Cherry Hill Plantation Lake Dam was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Cherry Hill Plantation Lake Dam?

Cherry Hill Plantation 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 Cherry Hill Plantation Lake Dam?

Cherry Hill Plantation Lake Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Cherry Hill Plantation Lake Dam last inspected?

Cherry Hill Plantation Lake Dam was last inspected on June 4, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.