Copiah Creek District Site 2a Dam
Key Takeaway
Copiah Creek District Site 2a Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 95.2% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00858 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Copiah Creek District Site 2a Dam?
Copiah Creek District Site 2a 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 Copiah Creek District Site 2a Dam?
Copiah Creek District Site 2a Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Copiah Creek District Site 2a Dam built?
Copiah Creek District Site 2a Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Copiah Creek District Site 2a Dam?
Copiah Creek District Site 2a 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 Copiah Creek District Site 2a Dam?
Copiah Creek District Site 2a Dam 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.
When was Copiah Creek District Site 2a Dam last inspected?
Copiah Creek District Site 2a Dam was last inspected on March 3, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.