Lower Tallahatchie Y-10-34 Dam
Key Takeaway
Lower Tallahatchie Y-10-34 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 94.6% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 329 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03079 |
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 Lower Tallahatchie Y-10-34 Dam?
Lower Tallahatchie Y-10-34 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 Lower Tallahatchie Y-10-34 Dam?
Lower Tallahatchie Y-10-34 Dam is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lower Tallahatchie Y-10-34 Dam built?
Lower Tallahatchie Y-10-34 Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Lower Tallahatchie Y-10-34 Dam?
Lower Tallahatchie Y-10-34 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 Lower Tallahatchie Y-10-34 Dam?
Lower Tallahatchie Y-10-34 Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Lower Tallahatchie Y-10-34 Dam last inspected?
Lower Tallahatchie Y-10-34 Dam was last inspected on February 22, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.