Rick Carter Dam #3
Key Takeaway
Rick Carter Dam #3 is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2013 and is 13 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 11.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
| NID ID | MS06158 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rick Carter Dam #3?
Rick Carter Dam #3 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 Rick Carter Dam #3?
Rick Carter Dam #3 is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rick Carter Dam #3 built?
Rick Carter Dam #3 was completed in 2013, making it 13 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 Rick Carter Dam #3?
Rick Carter Dam #3 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rick Carter Dam #3?
Rick Carter Dam #3 has a dam height of 12 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.