Dr J Cash King Lake
Dr J Cash King Lake is an earth dam located in Tate County, Mississippi, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dr J Cash King Lake
The primary purpose of Dr J Cash King Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dr J Cash King (private). It impounds the Tr- Coldwater River near Prichard.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Tate |
| Nearest City | Prichard |
| River/Stream | Tr- Coldwater River |
| Coordinates | 34.72085, -90.10742 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 181 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DR J CASH KING |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS01114 |
| Federal ID | MS01114 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |