Lake Chautauqua Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Chautauqua Dam is classified as unknown in Mississippi. It was completed in 1925 and is 101 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 60.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 462 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 242 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 193 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00494 |
Safety Information
Hazard potential has not been determined.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF CRYSTAL SPRINGS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Chautauqua Dam?
Lake Chautauqua Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Chautauqua Dam?
Lake Chautauqua Dam is owned by CITY OF CRYSTAL SPRINGS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Chautauqua Dam built?
Lake Chautauqua Dam was completed in 1925, making it 101 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 Chautauqua Dam?
Lake Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua Dam?
Lake Chautauqua Dam has a dam height of 20 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.