Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 52
Key Takeaway
Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 52 is classified as significant hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 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 | 2,270 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 13.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 200 acres |
| Drainage Area | 24 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20,105 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03411 |
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 52?
Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 52 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 52?
Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 52 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 52 built?
Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 52 was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 52?
Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 52 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 52?
Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 52 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 52 last inspected?
Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 52 was last inspected on January 23, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.