Cypress Creek Preserve Dam
Key Takeaway
Cypress Creek Preserve Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 75.8% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 968 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 316 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 874 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03664 |
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
CYPRESS CREEK PRESERVE, LLC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cypress Creek Preserve Dam?
Cypress Creek Preserve 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 Cypress Creek Preserve Dam?
Cypress Creek Preserve Dam is owned by CYPRESS CREEK PRESERVE, LLC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cypress Creek Preserve Dam built?
Cypress Creek Preserve 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 Cypress Creek Preserve Dam?
Cypress Creek Preserve 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 Cypress Creek Preserve Dam?
Cypress Creek Preserve Dam has a dam height of 24 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.