Hotophia Creek Watershed Structure Y-10a-47a Dam

Panola, Mississippi· Built 1961· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Hotophia Creek Watershed Structure Y-10a-47a Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 84.9% in MS)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)
NID IDMS01931

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 Hotophia Creek Watershed Structure Y-10a-47a Dam?

Hotophia Creek Watershed Structure Y-10a-47a 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 Hotophia Creek Watershed Structure Y-10a-47a Dam?

Hotophia Creek Watershed Structure Y-10a-47a Dam is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hotophia Creek Watershed Structure Y-10a-47a Dam built?

Hotophia Creek Watershed Structure Y-10a-47a Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Hotophia Creek Watershed Structure Y-10a-47a Dam?

Hotophia Creek Watershed Structure Y-10a-47a 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 Hotophia Creek Watershed Structure Y-10a-47a Dam?

Hotophia Creek Watershed Structure Y-10a-47a Dam has a dam height of 27 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.