Conference Center Drive Dam
Key Takeaway
Conference Center Drive Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 56.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 49 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 160 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03517 |
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
COPIAH - LINCOLN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Conference Center Drive Dam?
Conference Center Drive 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 Conference Center Drive Dam?
Conference Center Drive Dam is owned by COPIAH - LINCOLN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Conference Center Drive Dam built?
Conference Center Drive Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Conference Center Drive Dam?
Conference Center Drive 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 Conference Center Drive Dam?
Conference Center Drive Dam has a dam height of 19 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.