Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Y-19a-06 Dam
Key Takeaway
Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Y-19a-06 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 30.5% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01912 |
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
CYPRESS CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Y-19a-06 Dam?
Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Y-19a-06 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 Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Y-19a-06 Dam?
Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Y-19a-06 Dam is owned by CYPRESS CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Y-19a-06 Dam built?
Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Y-19a-06 Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Watershed Structure Y-19a-06 Dam?
Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Y-19a-06 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 Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Y-19a-06 Dam?
Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Y-19a-06 Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Y-19a-06 Dam last inspected?
Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Y-19a-06 Dam was last inspected on October 3, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.