Second Creek WS Str No 1 Dam

Adams, Mississippi· Built 1962· Earth· 39 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Second Creek WS Str No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 39 ft (taller than 97.5% in MS)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.4K acre-ft
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDMS00440

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: February 3, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

SECOND CREEK WATERSHED DRAINAGE DISTRICT

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Second Creek WS Str No 1 Dam?

Second Creek WS Str No 1 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 Second Creek WS Str No 1 Dam?

Second Creek WS Str No 1 Dam is owned by SECOND CREEK WATERSHED DRAINAGE DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Second Creek WS Str No 1 Dam built?

Second Creek WS Str No 1 Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Second Creek WS Str No 1 Dam?

Second Creek WS Str No 1 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 Second Creek WS Str No 1 Dam?

Second Creek WS Str No 1 Dam has a dam height of 39 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 Second Creek WS Str No 1 Dam last inspected?

Second Creek WS Str No 1 Dam was last inspected on February 3, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.