Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-14 Dam

Marshall, Mississippi· Built 1965· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-14 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 75.8% in MS)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage111 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDMS00816

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

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-14 Dam?

Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-14 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 Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-14 Dam?

Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-14 Dam is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-14 Dam built?

Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-14 Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-14 Dam?

Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-14 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 Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-14 Dam?

Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-14 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.

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.