Muddy Creek WS Str 10a Dam
Key Takeaway
Muddy Creek WS Str 10a Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 70.2% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 410 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02842 |
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
MUDDY CREEK DRAINAGE DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Muddy Creek WS Str 10a Dam?
Muddy Creek WS Str 10a 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 Muddy Creek WS Str 10a Dam?
Muddy Creek WS Str 10a 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 WS Str 10a Dam built?
Muddy Creek WS Str 10a Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 WS Str 10a Dam?
Muddy Creek WS Str 10a 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 WS Str 10a Dam?
Muddy Creek WS Str 10a Dam has a dam height of 22 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 WS Str 10a Dam last inspected?
Muddy Creek WS Str 10a Dam was last inspected on January 5, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.