Pigeon Roost WS Str Y-5-124 Dam

Marshall, Mississippi· Built 1967· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

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 TypeEarth
Max Storage77 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDMS01923

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: February 24, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

PIGEON ROOST CREEK

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.