Big Creek Watershed Structure 14 Dam
Key Takeaway
Big Creek Watershed Structure 14 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 | 28 ft (taller than 86.6% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 813 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02828 |
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 Big Creek Watershed Structure 14 Dam?
Big Creek Watershed Structure 14 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 Big Creek Watershed Structure 14 Dam?
Big Creek Watershed Structure 14 Dam is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Big Creek Watershed Structure 14 Dam built?
Big Creek Watershed Structure 14 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 Big Creek Watershed Structure 14 Dam?
Big Creek Watershed Structure 14 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 Big Creek Watershed Structure 14 Dam?
Big Creek Watershed Structure 14 Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Big Creek Watershed Structure 14 Dam last inspected?
Big Creek Watershed Structure 14 Dam was last inspected on March 4, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.