Hickahala Creek Watershed Structure Y-6-7
Key Takeaway
Hickahala Creek Watershed Structure Y-6-7 is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 60.2% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | MS01256 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hickahala Creek Watershed Structure Y-6-7?
Hickahala Creek Watershed Structure Y-6-7 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 Hickahala Creek Watershed Structure Y-6-7?
Hickahala Creek Watershed Structure Y-6-7 is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Hickahala Creek Watershed Structure Y-6-7?
Hickahala Creek Watershed Structure Y-6-7 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 Hickahala Creek Watershed Structure Y-6-7?
Hickahala Creek Watershed Structure Y-6-7 has a dam height of 20 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.