Doulgas Giesbrecht Dam
Key Takeaway
Doulgas Giesbrecht Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 89.5% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 217 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,076 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03562 |
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
WILLIAM A. RANDALL, JR.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Doulgas Giesbrecht Dam?
Doulgas Giesbrecht 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 Doulgas Giesbrecht Dam?
Doulgas Giesbrecht Dam is owned by WILLIAM A. RANDALL, JR. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Doulgas Giesbrecht Dam built?
Doulgas Giesbrecht Dam was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Doulgas Giesbrecht Dam?
Doulgas Giesbrecht 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 Doulgas Giesbrecht Dam?
Doulgas Giesbrecht Dam has a dam height of 30 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.