Otoucalofa Creek Structure Y-15b-8 Dam
Key Takeaway
Otoucalofa Creek Structure Y-15b-8 Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 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 | 29 ft (taller than 88.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,535 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 506 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 65 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03398 |
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
OTOUCALOFA CREEK DRAINAGE DISTRICT DAM
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Otoucalofa Creek Structure Y-15b-8 Dam?
Otoucalofa Creek Structure Y-15b-8 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 Otoucalofa Creek Structure Y-15b-8 Dam?
Otoucalofa Creek Structure Y-15b-8 Dam is owned by OTOUCALOFA CREEK DRAINAGE DISTRICT DAM (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Otoucalofa Creek Structure Y-15b-8 Dam built?
Otoucalofa Creek Structure Y-15b-8 Dam was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Otoucalofa Creek Structure Y-15b-8 Dam?
Otoucalofa Creek Structure Y-15b-8 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 Otoucalofa Creek Structure Y-15b-8 Dam?
Otoucalofa Creek Structure Y-15b-8 Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Otoucalofa Creek Structure Y-15b-8 Dam last inspected?
Otoucalofa Creek Structure Y-15b-8 Dam was last inspected on February 14, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.