Long Creek Dam No 20
Key Takeaway
Long Creek Dam No 20 is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 67.1% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Max Discharge | 240 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03807 |
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 Long Creek Dam No 20?
Long Creek Dam No 20 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 Long Creek Dam No 20?
Long Creek Dam No 20 is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Long Creek Dam No 20 built?
Long Creek Dam No 20 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 Long Creek Dam No 20?
Long Creek Dam No 20 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 Long Creek Dam No 20?
Long Creek Dam No 20 has a dam height of 21 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.