Ron Melancon Dam 5a
Key Takeaway
Ron Melancon Dam 5a is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 3.9% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 612 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 31 cfs |
| NID ID | MS03824 |
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
RON MELANCON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ron Melancon Dam 5a?
Ron Melancon Dam 5a 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 Ron Melancon Dam 5a?
Ron Melancon Dam 5a is owned by RON MELANCON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Ron Melancon Dam 5a?
Ron Melancon Dam 5a serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ron Melancon Dam 5a?
Ron Melancon Dam 5a has a dam height of 9 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.