Kynerd Lake Dam
Kynerd Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hinds County, Mississippi, built in 2007. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kynerd Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Kynerd Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tom Kynerd (private). It impounds the Unt Of Snake Creek near Raymond.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 443 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 288 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2007, the structure is relatively new.
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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Hinds |
| Nearest City | Raymond |
| River/Stream | Unt Of Snake Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.28663, -90.44382 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 443 ft |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 476 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TOM KYNERD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03738 |
| Federal ID | MS03738 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |