Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-14 Dam
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 Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00816 |
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
Local Government
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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.