Mccarty Holman Dam
Key Takeaway
Mccarty Holman Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 96.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 745 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 960 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 670 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 237 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03225 |
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
THE MCCARTY CORPORATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mccarty Holman Dam?
Mccarty Holman 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 Mccarty Holman Dam?
Mccarty Holman Dam is owned by THE MCCARTY CORPORATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mccarty Holman Dam built?
Mccarty Holman Dam was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Mccarty Holman Dam?
Mccarty Holman 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 Mccarty Holman Dam?
Mccarty Holman Dam has a dam height of 36 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.