Crenshaw Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Crenshaw Lake Dam, located in Simpson County, Mississippi, was completed in 1979 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The earth dam, with a height of 18 feet and a length of 618 feet, impounds water from the Unit of Limestone Creek, creating a surface area of 12 acres and a storage capacity of 155 acre-feet. The dam, designed by Billy E. Colson, is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.

Despite its low hazard potential, Crenshaw Lake Dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 376 cubic feet per second. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, measures for risk management and emergency action plans are not specified in the available data. The dam is not owned or funded by any federal agencies, emphasizing its private ownership and management for recreational purposes. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Crenshaw Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned structure contributing to local water management and recreational activities in Mississippi.

Year Completed

1979

Dam Length

618

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

UNT OF LIMESTONE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Hydraulic Height

14

Drainage Area

0.28

Nid Storage

155

Structural Height

23

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

23
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.