Dry Creek Watershed Structure 3 Dam
Key Takeaway
Dry Creek Watershed Structure 3 Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 97.8% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 152 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00546 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
PAT HARRISION WATERWAY DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dry Creek Watershed Structure 3 Dam?
Dry Creek Watershed Structure 3 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Dry Creek Watershed Structure 3 Dam?
Dry Creek Watershed Structure 3 Dam is owned by PAT HARRISION WATERWAY DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dry Creek Watershed Structure 3 Dam built?
Dry Creek Watershed Structure 3 Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Dry Creek Watershed Structure 3 Dam?
Dry Creek Watershed Structure 3 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 Dry Creek Watershed Structure 3 Dam?
Dry Creek Watershed Structure 3 Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Dry Creek Watershed Structure 3 Dam last inspected?
Dry Creek Watershed Structure 3 Dam was last inspected on March 10, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.