Crenshaw Lake Dam, located in Simpson County, Mississippi, was completed in 1979 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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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 |
Strong River At D`Lo
|
222cfs |
Pearl River Nr Rockport
|
1670cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
738cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Pearl River Nr Monticello
|
1750cfs |