Black Watershed Structure Y-36-24 Dam
Key Takeaway
Black Watershed Structure Y-36-24 Dam 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 | 33 ft (taller than 93.6% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 548 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00085 |
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 Black Watershed Structure Y-36-24 Dam?
Black Watershed Structure Y-36-24 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 Black Watershed Structure Y-36-24 Dam?
Black Watershed Structure Y-36-24 Dam is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Black Watershed Structure Y-36-24 Dam built?
Black Watershed Structure Y-36-24 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 Black Watershed Structure Y-36-24 Dam?
Black Watershed Structure Y-36-24 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 Black Watershed Structure Y-36-24 Dam?
Black Watershed Structure Y-36-24 Dam has a dam height of 33 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.