Providence Hill Farm North Dam
Key Takeaway
Providence Hill Farm North Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 50.7% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 958 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 297 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | MS03173 |
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
PROVIDENCE PLANTATION TWO LP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Providence Hill Farm North Dam?
Providence Hill Farm North 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 Providence Hill Farm North Dam?
Providence Hill Farm North Dam is owned by PROVIDENCE PLANTATION TWO LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Providence Hill Farm North Dam?
Providence Hill Farm North 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 Providence Hill Farm North Dam?
Providence Hill Farm North Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Providence Hill Farm North Dam last inspected?
Providence Hill Farm North Dam was last inspected on June 23, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.