Prince Dam
Prince Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Mississippi, built in 1995. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Prince Dam
The primary purpose of Prince Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by J.e. Prince (private). It impounds the Unt Of Dry Creek.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 105 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 950 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 years old.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Madison |
| River/Stream | Unt Of Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.68231, -89.92144 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 950 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 950 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 105 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 650 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | J.E. PRINCE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03395 |
| Federal ID | MS03395 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |