Coon Creek Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Coon Creek Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 78.4% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,423 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 298 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 99 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01254 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Coon Creek Lake Dam?
Coon Creek 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 Coon Creek Lake Dam?
Coon Creek Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Coon Creek Lake Dam built?
Coon Creek Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Coon Creek Lake Dam?
Coon Creek Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Coon Creek Lake Dam?
Coon Creek Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Coon Creek Lake Dam last inspected?
Coon Creek Lake Dam was last inspected on May 10, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.