Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-17 Dam
Key Takeaway
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-17 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 67.1% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 667 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,070 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00939 |
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
USDA FOREST SERVICE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-17 Dam?
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-17 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 Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-17 Dam?
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-17 Dam is owned by USDA FOREST SERVICE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-17 Dam built?
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-17 Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-17 Dam?
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-17 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 Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-17 Dam?
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-17 Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-17 Dam last inspected?
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-17 Dam was last inspected on September 1, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.