Cypress Creek Dam Y-19a-14

UNT of UNT OF CYPRESS CREEK· Yalobusha, Mississippi· Built 2012· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

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 Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage78 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2012 (14 years old)
NID IDMS03828

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

JIM WEBB

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.