Otoucalofa Creek WS Str Y-15-12 Dam
Key Takeaway
Otoucalofa Creek WS Str Y-15-12 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 82.3% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 692 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 665 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 499 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03280 |
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
OTOUCALOFA CREEK DRAINAGE DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Otoucalofa Creek WS Str Y-15-12 Dam?
Otoucalofa Creek WS Str Y-15-12 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 Otoucalofa Creek WS Str Y-15-12 Dam?
Otoucalofa Creek WS Str Y-15-12 Dam is owned by OTOUCALOFA CREEK DRAINAGE DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Otoucalofa Creek WS Str Y-15-12 Dam built?
Otoucalofa Creek WS Str Y-15-12 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 WS Str Y-15-12 Dam?
Otoucalofa Creek WS Str Y-15-12 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 WS Str Y-15-12 Dam?
Otoucalofa Creek WS Str Y-15-12 Dam has a dam height of 26 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 WS Str Y-15-12 Dam last inspected?
Otoucalofa Creek WS Str Y-15-12 Dam was last inspected on November 5, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.