Bogue WS Str Y-30-095 Dam
Key Takeaway
Bogue WS Str Y-30-095 Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 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 | 21 ft (taller than 67.1% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 371 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01659 |
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 Bogue WS Str Y-30-095 Dam?
Bogue WS Str Y-30-095 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 Bogue WS Str Y-30-095 Dam?
Bogue WS Str Y-30-095 Dam is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bogue WS Str Y-30-095 Dam built?
Bogue WS Str Y-30-095 Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Bogue WS Str Y-30-095 Dam?
Bogue WS Str Y-30-095 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 Bogue WS Str Y-30-095 Dam?
Bogue WS Str Y-30-095 Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Bogue WS Str Y-30-095 Dam last inspected?
Bogue WS Str Y-30-095 Dam was last inspected on September 2, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.