Richland Creek Structure 5 Dam
Key Takeaway
Richland Creek Structure 5 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 88.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,925 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 82 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,727 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03101 |
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
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Richland Creek Structure 5 Dam?
Richland Creek Structure 5 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 Richland Creek Structure 5 Dam?
Richland Creek Structure 5 Dam is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Richland Creek Structure 5 Dam built?
Richland Creek Structure 5 Dam was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Richland Creek Structure 5 Dam?
Richland Creek Structure 5 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 Richland Creek Structure 5 Dam?
Richland Creek Structure 5 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 Richland Creek Structure 5 Dam last inspected?
Richland Creek Structure 5 Dam was last inspected on February 12, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.