Floyd Smith Number 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Floyd Smith Number 1 Dam is classified as unknown in Mississippi. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 40.1% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 591 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 375 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03565 |
Safety Information
Hazard potential has not been determined.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
FLOYD N. SMITH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Floyd Smith Number 1 Dam?
Floyd Smith Number 1 Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Floyd Smith Number 1 Dam?
Floyd Smith Number 1 Dam is owned by FLOYD N. SMITH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Floyd Smith Number 1 Dam built?
Floyd Smith Number 1 Dam was completed in 2003, making it 23 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 Floyd Smith Number 1 Dam?
Floyd Smith Number 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Floyd Smith Number 1 Dam?
Floyd Smith Number 1 Dam has a dam height of 16 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.