Morton Waste Stabilization Ponds Dam
Key Takeaway
Morton Waste Stabilization Ponds Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 91.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 10,940 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 773 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 394 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 81 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02356 |
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
CITY OF MORTON
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Morton Waste Stabilization Ponds Dam?
Morton Waste Stabilization Ponds 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 Morton Waste Stabilization Ponds Dam?
Morton Waste Stabilization Ponds Dam is owned by CITY OF MORTON (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Morton Waste Stabilization Ponds Dam built?
Morton Waste Stabilization Ponds Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Morton Waste Stabilization Ponds Dam?
Morton Waste Stabilization Ponds Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Morton Waste Stabilization Ponds Dam?
Morton Waste Stabilization Ponds Dam has a dam height of 31 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.