Cox Reclaimation Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Cox Reclaimation Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2015 and is 11 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 40.1% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 627 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 351 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 189 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2015 (11 years old) |
| NID ID | MS07356 |
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
MEMPHIS STONE AND GRAVEL COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cox Reclaimation Lake Dam?
Cox Reclaimation 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 Cox Reclaimation Lake Dam?
Cox Reclaimation Lake Dam is owned by MEMPHIS STONE AND GRAVEL COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cox Reclaimation Lake Dam built?
Cox Reclaimation Lake Dam was completed in 2015, making it 11 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 Cox Reclaimation Lake Dam?
Cox Reclaimation 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 Cox Reclaimation Lake Dam?
Cox Reclaimation Lake 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.