White Cypress Lake Dam

Mississippi — Hancock County — UNT OF WHITE CYPRESS CREEK

Location

StateMississippi
CountyHancock
RiverUNT OF WHITE CYPRESS CREEK
Coordinates30.55365, -89.46389

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length1,383 ft
NID Storage2,239 acre-ft
Max Storage2,239 acre-ft
Surface Area120 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 27, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1972
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWHITE CYPRESS LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Other NameLake Cypress Dam

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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