Black Creek Cooling Water Dam
Key Takeaway
Black Creek Cooling Water Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is other. 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 | 20 ft (taller than 60.2% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 18.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,450 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,800 cfs |
| NID ID | MS02854 |
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
JACKSON COUNTY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Black Creek Cooling Water Dam?
Black Creek Cooling Water 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 Black Creek Cooling Water Dam?
Black Creek Cooling Water Dam is owned by JACKSON COUNTY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Black Creek Cooling Water Dam?
Black Creek Cooling Water Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Black Creek Cooling Water Dam?
Black Creek Cooling Water Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Black Creek Cooling Water Dam last inspected?
Black Creek Cooling Water Dam was last inspected on March 16, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.