Cornerstone Lake A Dam
Key Takeaway
Cornerstone Lake A Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. 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 | 12 ft (taller than 11.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,884 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03673 |
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
CORNERSTONE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cornerstone Lake A Dam?
Cornerstone Lake A 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 Cornerstone Lake A Dam?
Cornerstone Lake A Dam is owned by CORNERSTONE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cornerstone Lake A Dam built?
Cornerstone Lake A Dam was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Cornerstone Lake A Dam?
Cornerstone Lake A 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 Cornerstone Lake A Dam?
Cornerstone Lake A Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Cornerstone Lake A Dam last inspected?
Cornerstone Lake A Dam was last inspected on September 15, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.