Abotlapoota Creek WS Str Y-34-11 Dam
Key Takeaway
Abotlapoota Creek WS Str Y-34-11 Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 98.8% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,249 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 651 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 81 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01048 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ABOTLAPOOTA DRAINAGE DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Abotlapoota Creek WS Str Y-34-11 Dam?
Abotlapoota Creek WS Str Y-34-11 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Abotlapoota Creek WS Str Y-34-11 Dam?
Abotlapoota Creek WS Str Y-34-11 Dam is owned by ABOTLAPOOTA DRAINAGE DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Abotlapoota Creek WS Str Y-34-11 Dam built?
Abotlapoota Creek WS Str Y-34-11 Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Abotlapoota Creek WS Str Y-34-11 Dam?
Abotlapoota Creek WS Str Y-34-11 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Abotlapoota Creek WS Str Y-34-11 Dam?
Abotlapoota Creek WS Str Y-34-11 Dam has a dam height of 44 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Abotlapoota Creek WS Str Y-34-11 Dam last inspected?
Abotlapoota Creek WS Str Y-34-11 Dam was last inspected on March 6, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.