Roy Young
Key Takeaway
Roy Young is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 50.7% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 153 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02752 |
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
ROY YOUNG
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Roy Young?
Roy Young 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 Roy Young?
Roy Young is owned by ROY YOUNG (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Roy Young built?
Roy Young was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Roy Young?
Roy Young 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 Roy Young?
Roy Young 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.