Lake Cleveland Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Cleveland Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 56.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 757 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 770 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03748 |
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
BILLY CLEVELAND
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Cleveland Dam?
Lake Cleveland 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 Lake Cleveland Dam?
Lake Cleveland Dam is owned by BILLY CLEVELAND (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Cleveland Dam built?
Lake Cleveland Dam was completed in 2009, making it 17 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 Cleveland Dam?
Lake Cleveland 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 Cleveland Dam?
Lake Cleveland Dam has a dam height of 19 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.