School Creek Stormwater Detention Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
School Creek Stormwater Detention Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 40.1% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 324 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,652 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03443 |
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
CITY OF RIDGELAND
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of School Creek Stormwater Detention Pond Dam?
School Creek Stormwater Detention Pond 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 School Creek Stormwater Detention Pond Dam?
School Creek Stormwater Detention Pond Dam is owned by CITY OF RIDGELAND (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was School Creek Stormwater Detention Pond Dam built?
School Creek Stormwater Detention Pond Dam was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 School Creek Stormwater Detention Pond Dam?
School Creek Stormwater Detention Pond 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 School Creek Stormwater Detention Pond Dam?
School Creek Stormwater Detention Pond Dam has a dam height of 16 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 School Creek Stormwater Detention Pond Dam last inspected?
School Creek Stormwater Detention Pond Dam was last inspected on November 12, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.