Ascalmore Structure Yo-30-04 Dam
Key Takeaway
Ascalmore Structure Yo-30-04 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 82.3% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01995 |
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
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ascalmore Structure Yo-30-04 Dam?
Ascalmore Structure Yo-30-04 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 Ascalmore Structure Yo-30-04 Dam?
Ascalmore Structure Yo-30-04 Dam is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ascalmore Structure Yo-30-04 Dam built?
Ascalmore Structure Yo-30-04 Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Ascalmore Structure Yo-30-04 Dam?
Ascalmore Structure Yo-30-04 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 Ascalmore Structure Yo-30-04 Dam?
Ascalmore Structure Yo-30-04 Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Ascalmore Structure Yo-30-04 Dam last inspected?
Ascalmore Structure Yo-30-04 Dam was last inspected on November 19, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.