Gandys Evergreen Farms Dam
Key Takeaway
Gandys Evergreen Farms Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2011 and is 15 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 75.8% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 355 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2011 (15 years old) |
| NID ID | MS07347 |
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
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Gandys Evergreen Farms Dam?
Gandys Evergreen Farms Dam 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 Gandys Evergreen Farms Dam?
Gandys Evergreen Farms Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gandys Evergreen Farms Dam built?
Gandys Evergreen Farms Dam was completed in 2011, making it 15 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 Gandys Evergreen Farms Dam?
Gandys Evergreen Farms 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 Gandys Evergreen Farms Dam?
Gandys Evergreen Farms Dam has a dam height of 24 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.