Black Creek Str Y-36-50

TR- BLACK CREEK· Holmes, Mississippi· Built 1965· Earth· 35 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Black Creek Str Y-36-50 is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 95.2% in MS)
Dam Length130 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage123 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge370 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDMS00095

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

BLACK CREEK D D

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Black Creek Str Y-36-50?

Black Creek Str Y-36-50 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 Black Creek Str Y-36-50?

Black Creek Str Y-36-50 is owned by BLACK CREEK D D (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Black Creek Str Y-36-50 built?

Black Creek Str Y-36-50 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 Black Creek Str Y-36-50?

Black Creek Str Y-36-50 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 Black Creek Str Y-36-50?

Black Creek Str Y-36-50 has a dam height of 35 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.