Pigeon Roost WS Str Y-5-124 Dam
Key Takeaway
Pigeon Roost WS Str Y-5-124 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 88.2% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01923 |
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
PIGEON ROOST CREEK
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pigeon Roost WS Str Y-5-124 Dam?
Pigeon Roost WS Str Y-5-124 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 Pigeon Roost WS Str Y-5-124 Dam?
Pigeon Roost WS Str Y-5-124 Dam is owned by PIGEON ROOST CREEK (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pigeon Roost WS Str Y-5-124 Dam built?
Pigeon Roost WS Str Y-5-124 Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Pigeon Roost WS Str Y-5-124 Dam?
Pigeon Roost WS Str Y-5-124 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 Pigeon Roost WS Str Y-5-124 Dam?
Pigeon Roost WS Str Y-5-124 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 Pigeon Roost WS Str Y-5-124 Dam last inspected?
Pigeon Roost WS Str Y-5-124 Dam was last inspected on February 24, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.