Goodrich 73 Dam

BUFFALO RIVER· Wilkinson, Mississippi· Built 2014· Earth· 36 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Other Private

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 TypeEarth
Max Storage44 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Max Discharge85 cfs
Year Completed2014 (12 years old)
NID IDMS03857

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

PLUM CREEK SOUTH CENTRAL TIMBERLANDS, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.