Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 19 Dam
Key Takeaway
Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 19 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 70.2% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 579 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00319 |
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 Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 19 Dam?
Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 19 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 Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 19 Dam?
Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 19 Dam is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 19 Dam built?
Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 19 Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 19 Dam?
Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 19 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 Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 19 Dam?
Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 19 Dam has a dam height of 22 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.