Ms No. Name 199
Key Takeaway
Ms No. Name 199 is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 82.3% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00818 |
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
WEST VA PULP PAPER CO
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ms No. Name 199?
Ms No. Name 199 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 Ms No. Name 199?
Ms No. Name 199 is owned by WEST VA PULP PAPER CO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ms No. Name 199 built?
Ms No. Name 199 was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Ms No. Name 199?
Ms No. Name 199 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 Ms No. Name 199?
Ms No. Name 199 has a dam height of 26 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.