Lake Cavalier Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Cavalier Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 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 | 28 ft (taller than 86.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 178 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 844 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2005 |
| NID ID | MS02274 |
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
LAKE CAVALIER HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Cavalier Dam?
Lake Cavalier 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 Lake Cavalier Dam?
Lake Cavalier Dam is owned by LAKE CAVALIER HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Cavalier Dam built?
Lake Cavalier Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Lake Cavalier Dam?
Lake Cavalier 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 Lake Cavalier Dam?
Lake Cavalier Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Lake Cavalier Dam last inspected?
Lake Cavalier Dam was last inspected on February 17, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.