White Cypress Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMississippi
CountyHancock
Nearest CityNecaise
River/StreamUNT OF WHITE CYPRESS CREEK
Coordinates30.55365, -89.46389

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length1,383 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,238 acre-ft
Max Storage2,238 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,174 acre-ft
Surface Area119 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge7,591 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWHITE CYPRESS LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/27/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMS03713
Federal IDMS03713
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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