Cypress Creek Dam Y-19a-14
Key Takeaway
Cypress Creek Dam Y-19a-14 is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2012 and is 14 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 50.7% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03828 |
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
JIM WEBB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cypress Creek Dam Y-19a-14?
Cypress Creek Dam Y-19a-14 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 Cypress Creek Dam Y-19a-14?
Cypress Creek Dam Y-19a-14 is owned by JIM WEBB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cypress Creek Dam Y-19a-14 built?
Cypress Creek Dam Y-19a-14 was completed in 2012, making it 14 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 Cypress Creek Dam Y-19a-14?
Cypress Creek Dam Y-19a-14 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 Cypress Creek Dam Y-19a-14?
Cypress Creek Dam Y-19a-14 has a dam height of 18 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.