Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-09b Dam
Key Takeaway
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-09b Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 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 | 38 ft (taller than 97.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 979 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 809 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01058 |
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
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-09b Dam?
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-09b 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 Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-09b Dam?
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-09b 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 Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-09b Dam built?
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-09b Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-09b Dam?
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-09b 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 Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-09b Dam?
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-09b Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-09b Dam last inspected?
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-09b Dam was last inspected on November 8, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.