Okonatie WS Str Ut-25-1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Okonatie WS Str Ut-25-1 Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 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 | 28 ft (taller than 86.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 328 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01107 |
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
UNION CO.SOIL CONS.DIST.
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Okonatie WS Str Ut-25-1 Dam?
Okonatie WS Str Ut-25-1 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 Okonatie WS Str Ut-25-1 Dam?
Okonatie WS Str Ut-25-1 Dam is owned by UNION CO.SOIL CONS.DIST. (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Okonatie WS Str Ut-25-1 Dam built?
Okonatie WS Str Ut-25-1 Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Okonatie WS Str Ut-25-1 Dam?
Okonatie WS Str Ut-25-1 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 Okonatie WS Str Ut-25-1 Dam?
Okonatie WS Str Ut-25-1 Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Okonatie WS Str Ut-25-1 Dam last inspected?
Okonatie WS Str Ut-25-1 Dam was last inspected on November 29, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.