Crowell Dam, located in Harrison, Mississippi, is a private-owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Completed in 2005, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 11 feet with a structural height of 14 feet, spanning 550 feet in length. Situated on the UNT of Choctaw Branch, the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While it is not currently rated for its condition, the state regulatory agency, MS Department of Environmental Quality, ensures that the dam is regularly inspected, permitted, and enforced.
With a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet and a normal storage of 25 acre-feet, Crowell Dam covers a surface area of 5 acres and serves as a recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and does not have any associated locks or gates. The risk management measures for the dam are not specified in the data, but the oversight by the state regulatory agency and the low hazard potential contribute to the overall safety and functionality of the structure. For those interested in exploring this dam, its location at 30.64584355 latitude and -89.05330547 longitude offers a serene setting for outdoor activities.
Year Completed |
2005 |
Dam Length |
550 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF CHOCTAW BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Drainage Area |
0.18 |
Nid Storage |
65 |
Structural Height |
14 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
14 |
Biloxi River At Wortham
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743cfs |
Wolf River Nr Landon
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1300cfs |
Red Creek At Vestry
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505cfs |
Pascagoula River At Graham Ferry
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4020cfs |
Cypress Creek Nr Janice
|
235cfs |
Black Creek Nr Brooklyn
|
641cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Airey Lake
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Big Biloxi Rec Area
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Big Biloxi Recreation Area
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