Culley Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Culley Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 40.1% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 690 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02306 |
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
BETHANY W CULLEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Culley Lake Dam?
Culley 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 Culley Lake Dam?
Culley Lake Dam is owned by BETHANY W CULLEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Culley Lake Dam built?
Culley Lake Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Culley Lake Dam?
Culley 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 Culley Lake Dam?
Culley 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.