Ascalmore WS Str Y-17a-71 Dam
Key Takeaway
Ascalmore WS Str Y-17a-71 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 94.6% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01688 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
FRED FOUNTAIN
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ascalmore WS Str Y-17a-71 Dam?
Ascalmore WS Str Y-17a-71 Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ascalmore WS Str Y-17a-71 Dam?
Ascalmore WS Str Y-17a-71 Dam is owned by FRED FOUNTAIN (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ascalmore WS Str Y-17a-71 Dam built?
Ascalmore WS Str Y-17a-71 Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 WS Str Y-17a-71 Dam?
Ascalmore WS Str Y-17a-71 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 WS Str Y-17a-71 Dam?
Ascalmore WS Str Y-17a-71 Dam has a dam height of 34 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 WS Str Y-17a-71 Dam last inspected?
Ascalmore WS Str Y-17a-71 Dam was last inspected on February 3, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.