Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 30

BLACK CREEK-TR· Holmes, Mississippi· Built 2001· Earth· 42 ft tall
Significant Hazard Other Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 30 is classified as significant hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 42 ft (taller than 98.4% in MS)
Dam Length1,384 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage4.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage300 acre-ft
Surface Area72 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge9,022 cfs
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)
NID IDMS03475

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: January 23, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 30?

Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 30 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 30?

Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 30 is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 30 built?

Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 30 was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 30?

Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 30 serves the following purposes: Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 30?

Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 30 has a dam height of 42 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 Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 30 last inspected?

Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 30 was last inspected on January 23, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.