Lake Mary Crawford Dam

Lawrence, Mississippi· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Lake Mary Crawford Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 60.2% in MS)
Dam Length1,600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.2K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.6K acre-ft
Surface Area143 acres
NID IDMS02719

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Mary Crawford Dam?

Lake Mary Crawford 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 Mary Crawford Dam?

Lake Mary Crawford Dam is owned by MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake Mary Crawford Dam?

Lake Mary Crawford 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 Mary Crawford Dam?

Lake Mary Crawford 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.