Lynn Cartlidge Lake Dam
Lynn Cartlidge Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Forrest County, Mississippi. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Lynn Cartlidge Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lynn Cartlidge Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 452 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/06/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Mississippi dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Forrest |
| Nearest City | Hattiesburg |
| Coordinates | 31.41354, -89.25882 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 452 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 452 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 274 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS00211 |
| Federal ID | MS00211 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |