Locks WS Str Lt-9a-3 Dam
Key Takeaway
Locks WS Str Lt-9a-3 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 86.6% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01112 |
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 Locks WS Str Lt-9a-3 Dam?
Locks WS Str Lt-9a-3 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 Locks WS Str Lt-9a-3 Dam?
Locks WS Str Lt-9a-3 Dam is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Locks WS Str Lt-9a-3 Dam built?
Locks WS Str Lt-9a-3 Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Locks WS Str Lt-9a-3 Dam?
Locks WS Str Lt-9a-3 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 Locks WS Str Lt-9a-3 Dam?
Locks WS Str Lt-9a-3 Dam has a dam height of 28 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.
When was Locks WS Str Lt-9a-3 Dam last inspected?
Locks WS Str Lt-9a-3 Dam was last inspected on November 30, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.