Nolan C. Mc Craine Dam
Key Takeaway
Nolan C. Mc Craine Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 75.8% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 503 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03373 |
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
NOLAN C. MC CRAINE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Nolan C. Mc Craine Dam?
Nolan C. Mc Craine 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 Nolan C. Mc Craine Dam?
Nolan C. Mc Craine Dam is owned by NOLAN C. MC CRAINE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nolan C. Mc Craine Dam built?
Nolan C. Mc Craine Dam was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Nolan C. Mc Craine Dam?
Nolan C. Mc Craine 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 Nolan C. Mc Craine Dam?
Nolan C. Mc Craine Dam has a dam height of 24 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.