Cypress Lake Dam (Lt 14a-3)
Key Takeaway
Cypress Lake Dam (Lt 14a-3) is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 73.7% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 2,070 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 690 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00940 |
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
USDA FS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cypress Lake Dam (Lt 14a-3)?
Cypress Lake Dam (Lt 14a-3) 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 Lake Dam (Lt 14a-3)?
Cypress Lake Dam (Lt 14a-3) is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cypress Lake Dam (Lt 14a-3) built?
Cypress Lake Dam (Lt 14a-3) was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Lake Dam (Lt 14a-3)?
Cypress Lake Dam (Lt 14a-3) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cypress Lake Dam (Lt 14a-3)?
Cypress Lake Dam (Lt 14a-3) has a dam height of 23 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 Cypress Lake Dam (Lt 14a-3) last inspected?
Cypress Lake Dam (Lt 14a-3) was last inspected on April 3, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.