Shady Cove Dam
Key Takeaway
Shady Cove Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 88.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 960 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 120 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03710 |
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
USACE - Vicksburg District
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Shady Cove Dam?
Shady Cove 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 Shady Cove Dam?
Shady Cove Dam is owned by USACE - Vicksburg District (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Shady Cove Dam built?
Shady Cove Dam was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Shady Cove Dam?
Shady Cove Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Shady Cove Dam?
Shady Cove Dam has a dam height of 29 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.
When was Shady Cove Dam last inspected?
Shady Cove Dam was last inspected on May 5, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.