Kristin Lake Dam
Kristin Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Mississippi, built in 1992. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Kristin Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Kristin Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kristin Lake Owners Association (private). It impounds the Unt Of Bear Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/21/2022.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Madison |
| River/Stream | Unt Of Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.50291, -90.14142 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 204 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | KRISTIN LAKE OWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03267 |
| Federal ID | MS03267 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |