Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-05 Dam
Key Takeaway
Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-05 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 94.6% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 844 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01597 |
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
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-05 Dam?
Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-05 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 Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-05 Dam?
Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-05 Dam is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-05 Dam built?
Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-05 Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-05 Dam?
Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-05 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 Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-05 Dam?
Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-05 Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-05 Dam last inspected?
Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-05 Dam was last inspected on November 27, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.