Culley Creek Stormwater Detention Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Culley Creek Stormwater Detention Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 19.9% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,981 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03444 |
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
CITY OF MADISON
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Culley Creek Stormwater Detention Pond Dam?
Culley Creek Stormwater Detention Pond 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 Culley Creek Stormwater Detention Pond Dam?
Culley Creek Stormwater Detention Pond Dam is owned by CITY OF MADISON (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Culley Creek Stormwater Detention Pond Dam built?
Culley Creek Stormwater Detention Pond Dam was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Culley Creek Stormwater Detention Pond Dam?
Culley Creek Stormwater Detention Pond 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 Culley Creek Stormwater Detention Pond Dam?
Culley Creek Stormwater Detention Pond Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Culley Creek Stormwater Detention Pond Dam last inspected?
Culley Creek Stormwater Detention Pond Dam was last inspected on December 29, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.