Goodrich 73 Dam
Key Takeaway
Goodrich 73 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2014 and is 12 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 96.2% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 85 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2014 (12 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03857 |
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
PLUM CREEK SOUTH CENTRAL TIMBERLANDS, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Goodrich 73 Dam?
Goodrich 73 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 Goodrich 73 Dam?
Goodrich 73 Dam is owned by PLUM CREEK SOUTH CENTRAL TIMBERLANDS, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Goodrich 73 Dam built?
Goodrich 73 Dam was completed in 2014, making it 12 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 Goodrich 73 Dam?
Goodrich 73 Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Goodrich 73 Dam?
Goodrich 73 Dam has a dam height of 36 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.