Mccormick Lake
Key Takeaway
Mccormick Lake is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 50.7% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 207 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02818 |
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
CLEO MCCORMICK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mccormick Lake?
Mccormick Lake 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 Mccormick Lake?
Mccormick Lake is owned by CLEO MCCORMICK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mccormick Lake built?
Mccormick Lake was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Mccormick Lake?
Mccormick Lake 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 Mccormick Lake?
Mccormick Lake has a dam height of 18 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.