Browning Creek Dam
Key Takeaway
Browning Creek Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 75.8% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,660 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 119 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,799 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03385 |
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
BROWNING CREEK DEVELOPMENT, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Browning Creek Dam?
Browning Creek 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 Browning Creek Dam?
Browning Creek Dam is owned by BROWNING CREEK DEVELOPMENT, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Browning Creek Dam built?
Browning Creek Dam was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Browning Creek Dam?
Browning Creek Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Browning Creek Dam?
Browning Creek Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Browning Creek Dam last inspected?
Browning Creek Dam was last inspected on February 1, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.