Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 5 Dam
Key Takeaway
Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 5 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 92.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,440 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 876 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02762 |
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
BAHALA CR. WTR. MGT DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 5 Dam?
Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 5 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 Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 5 Dam?
Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 5 Dam is owned by BAHALA CR. WTR. MGT DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 5 Dam built?
Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 5 Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 5 Dam?
Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 5 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 Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 5 Dam?
Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 5 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.
When was Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 5 Dam last inspected?
Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 5 Dam was last inspected on March 12, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.