Crown Pointe Dam
Key Takeaway
Crown Pointe Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 96.8% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 825 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 99 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03615 |
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
JOHN MCCURDY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Crown Pointe Dam?
Crown Pointe 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 Crown Pointe Dam?
Crown Pointe Dam is owned by JOHN MCCURDY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Crown Pointe Dam built?
Crown Pointe Dam was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Crown Pointe Dam?
Crown Pointe 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 Crown Pointe Dam?
Crown Pointe Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Crown Pointe Dam last inspected?
Crown Pointe Dam was last inspected on July 18, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.