Bentonia Watershed Structure 7 Dam
Key Takeaway
Bentonia Watershed Structure 7 Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 73.7% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 672 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01949 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Bentonia Drainage District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bentonia Watershed Structure 7 Dam?
Bentonia Watershed Structure 7 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bentonia Watershed Structure 7 Dam?
Bentonia Watershed Structure 7 Dam is owned by Bentonia Drainage District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bentonia Watershed Structure 7 Dam built?
Bentonia Watershed Structure 7 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 Bentonia Watershed Structure 7 Dam?
Bentonia Watershed Structure 7 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 Bentonia Watershed Structure 7 Dam?
Bentonia Watershed Structure 7 Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Bentonia Watershed Structure 7 Dam last inspected?
Bentonia Watershed Structure 7 Dam was last inspected on January 12, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.