Persimmon Creek Structure 8 Dam
Key Takeaway
Persimmon Creek Structure 8 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 | 22 ft (taller than 70.2% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00675 |
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
L.H. JOHNSON
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Persimmon Creek Structure 8 Dam?
Persimmon Creek Structure 8 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 Persimmon Creek Structure 8 Dam?
Persimmon Creek Structure 8 Dam is owned by L.H. JOHNSON (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Persimmon Creek Structure 8 Dam built?
Persimmon Creek Structure 8 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 Persimmon Creek Structure 8 Dam?
Persimmon Creek Structure 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 Persimmon Creek Structure 8 Dam?
Persimmon Creek Structure 8 Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Persimmon Creek Structure 8 Dam last inspected?
Persimmon Creek Structure 8 Dam was last inspected on March 5, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.