Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 4 Dam
Key Takeaway
Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 4 Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 89.5% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,319 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00618 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MUDDY CREEK DRAINAGE DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 4 Dam?
Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 4 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 4 Dam?
Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 4 Dam is owned by MUDDY CREEK DRAINAGE DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 4 Dam built?
Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 4 Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 4 Dam?
Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 4 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 Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 4 Dam?
Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 4 Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 4 Dam last inspected?
Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 4 Dam was last inspected on May 10, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.