Northeast Branch Experiment Station Dam
Key Takeaway
Northeast Branch Experiment Station Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 40.1% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03292 |
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
NORTHEAST BRANCH EXPERIMENT STATION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Northeast Branch Experiment Station Dam?
Northeast Branch Experiment Station 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 Northeast Branch Experiment Station Dam?
Northeast Branch Experiment Station Dam is owned by NORTHEAST BRANCH EXPERIMENT STATION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Northeast Branch Experiment Station Dam built?
Northeast Branch Experiment Station Dam was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Northeast Branch Experiment Station Dam?
Northeast Branch Experiment Station 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 Northeast Branch Experiment Station Dam?
Northeast Branch Experiment Station Dam has a dam height of 16 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.