Little Buckhorn Dam
Key Takeaway
Little Buckhorn Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 30.5% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | MS03231 |
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
WILLIAM V. DOGGETT, JR.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Little Buckhorn Dam?
Little Buckhorn 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 Little Buckhorn Dam?
Little Buckhorn Dam is owned by WILLIAM V. DOGGETT, JR. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Little Buckhorn Dam?
Little Buckhorn 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 Little Buckhorn Dam?
Little Buckhorn Dam has a dam height of 15 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.