Prairie Waters Number 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Prairie Waters Number 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 40.1% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,130 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 438 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 267 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03454 |
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
PRAIRIE WATERS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Prairie Waters Number 2 Dam?
Prairie Waters Number 2 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 Prairie Waters Number 2 Dam?
Prairie Waters Number 2 Dam is owned by PRAIRIE WATERS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Prairie Waters Number 2 Dam built?
Prairie Waters Number 2 Dam was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Prairie Waters Number 2 Dam?
Prairie Waters Number 2 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Prairie Waters Number 2 Dam?
Prairie Waters Number 2 Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Prairie Waters Number 2 Dam last inspected?
Prairie Waters Number 2 Dam was last inspected on August 1, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.