Mccain Farm
Key Takeaway
Mccain Farm is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2017 and is 9 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 73.7% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 2,348 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 683 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 107 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2017 (9 years old) |
| NID ID | MS07323 |
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 Mccain Farm?
Mccain Farm 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 Mccain Farm?
Mccain Farm is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mccain Farm built?
Mccain Farm was completed in 2017, making it 9 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 Mccain Farm?
Mccain Farm serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mccain Farm?
Mccain Farm has a dam height of 23 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.