John Rankin Lock and Dam - Right Canal Embankment
Key Takeaway
John Rankin Lock and Dam - Right Canal Embankment is classified as significant hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is navigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 27.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,992 acres |
| Drainage Area | 379 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 116,400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | MS82201 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
USACE - Mobile District
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of John Rankin Lock and Dam - Right Canal Embankment?
John Rankin Lock and Dam - Right Canal Embankment is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates John Rankin Lock and Dam - Right Canal Embankment?
John Rankin Lock and Dam - Right Canal Embankment is owned by USACE - Mobile District (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was John Rankin Lock and Dam - Right Canal Embankment built?
John Rankin Lock and Dam - Right Canal Embankment was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 John Rankin Lock and Dam - Right Canal Embankment?
John Rankin Lock and Dam - Right Canal Embankment serves the following purposes: Navigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
When was John Rankin Lock and Dam - Right Canal Embankment last inspected?
John Rankin Lock and Dam - Right Canal Embankment was last inspected on June 7, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.