Dry Creek WS Str No. 2
Key Takeaway
Dry Creek WS Str No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 94.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,022 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 270 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00549 |
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
DRY CR WATER MGT DIST
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dry Creek WS Str No. 2?
Dry Creek WS Str No. 2 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 Dry Creek WS Str No. 2?
Dry Creek WS Str No. 2 is owned by DRY CR WATER MGT DIST (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dry Creek WS Str No. 2 built?
Dry Creek WS Str No. 2 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 WS Str No. 2?
Dry Creek WS Str No. 2 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 WS Str No. 2?
Dry Creek WS Str No. 2 has a dam height of 34 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.