Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-03 Dam
Key Takeaway
Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-03 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 86.6% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01213 |
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
PAUL AND LYNN LEWIS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-03 Dam?
Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-03 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 Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-03 Dam?
Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-03 Dam is owned by PAUL AND LYNN LEWIS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-03 Dam built?
Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-03 Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-03 Dam?
Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-03 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-03 Dam?
Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-03 Dam has a dam height of 28 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.