Cross Creek Dam - West Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Cross Creek Dam - West Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 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 | 19 ft (taller than 56.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 221 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2008 |
| NID ID | MS03408 |
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
CROSS CREEK NORTH HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cross Creek Dam - West Lake Dam?
Cross Creek Dam - West Lake 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 Cross Creek Dam - West Lake Dam?
Cross Creek Dam - West Lake Dam is owned by CROSS CREEK NORTH HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cross Creek Dam - West Lake Dam built?
Cross Creek Dam - West Lake Dam was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Cross Creek Dam - West Lake Dam?
Cross Creek Dam - West 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 Cross Creek Dam - West Lake Dam?
Cross Creek Dam - West Lake 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.
When was Cross Creek Dam - West Lake Dam last inspected?
Cross Creek Dam - West Lake Dam was last inspected on March 4, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.