Archusa Creek Water Park Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Archusa Creek Water Park Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 92.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 4,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 9.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 450 acres |
| Drainage Area | 61 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50,600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1999 |
| NID ID | MS01402 |
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
PAT HARRISON WATERWAY DISTRICT
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Archusa Creek Water Park Lake Dam?
Archusa Creek Water Park Lake 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 Archusa Creek Water Park Lake Dam?
Archusa Creek Water Park Lake Dam is owned by PAT HARRISON WATERWAY DISTRICT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Archusa Creek Water Park Lake Dam built?
Archusa Creek Water Park Lake Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Archusa Creek Water Park Lake Dam?
Archusa Creek Water Park Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Archusa Creek Water Park Lake Dam?
Archusa Creek Water Park Lake Dam has a dam height of 32 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.