North Cypress Lake
Key Takeaway
North Cypress Lake is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 78.4% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,312 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 607 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 330 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00947 |
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
U.S. FOREST SERVICE
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of North Cypress Lake?
North Cypress 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 North Cypress Lake?
North Cypress Lake is owned by U.S. FOREST SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was North Cypress Lake built?
North Cypress Lake was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 North Cypress Lake?
North Cypress 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 North Cypress Lake?
North Cypress Lake has a dam height of 25 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.