Second Creek WS Str No. 10b Dam
Key Takeaway
Second Creek WS Str No. 10b Dam is classified as significant hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 97.8% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 886 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00431 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
SECOND CREEK WATERSHED DRAINAGE DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Second Creek WS Str No. 10b Dam?
Second Creek WS Str No. 10b Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. 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. 10b Dam?
Second Creek WS Str No. 10b 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. 10b Dam built?
Second Creek WS Str No. 10b Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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. 10b Dam?
Second Creek WS Str No. 10b 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. 10b Dam?
Second Creek WS Str No. 10b Dam has a dam height of 40 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. 10b Dam last inspected?
Second Creek WS Str No. 10b Dam was last inspected on February 14, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.