Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 38
Key Takeaway
Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 38 is classified as significant hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 53 ft (taller than 99.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,020 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20,600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03599 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 38?
Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 38 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 38?
Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 38 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 38 built?
Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 38 was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 38?
Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 38 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 38?
Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 38 has a dam height of 53 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 38 last inspected?
Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 38 was last inspected on January 23, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.