Abotlapoota WS Str Y-34-15 Dam
Key Takeaway
Abotlapoota WS Str Y-34-15 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 89.5% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 221 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01616 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
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 WS Str Y-34-15 Dam?
Abotlapoota WS Str Y-34-15 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Abotlapoota WS Str Y-34-15 Dam?
Abotlapoota WS Str Y-34-15 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 WS Str Y-34-15 Dam built?
Abotlapoota WS Str Y-34-15 Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 WS Str Y-34-15 Dam?
Abotlapoota WS Str Y-34-15 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 WS Str Y-34-15 Dam?
Abotlapoota WS Str Y-34-15 Dam has a dam height of 30 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 WS Str Y-34-15 Dam last inspected?
Abotlapoota WS Str Y-34-15 Dam was last inspected on August 16, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.