Kickapoo Lake Number 2a Dam
Key Takeaway
Kickapoo Lake Number 2a Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 89.5% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03447 |
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 Kickapoo Lake Number 2a Dam?
Kickapoo Lake Number 2a 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 Kickapoo Lake Number 2a Dam?
Kickapoo Lake Number 2a Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kickapoo Lake Number 2a Dam built?
Kickapoo Lake Number 2a Dam was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Kickapoo Lake Number 2a Dam?
Kickapoo Lake Number 2a Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Kickapoo Lake Number 2a Dam?
Kickapoo Lake Number 2a Dam has a dam height of 30 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.