Second Creek WS Str No. 12 Dam
Key Takeaway
Second Creek WS Str No. 12 Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 91.6% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,387 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2008 |
| NID ID | MS00435 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
JOSEPH BUJOL
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Second Creek WS Str No. 12 Dam?
Second Creek WS Str No. 12 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. 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. 12 Dam?
Second Creek WS Str No. 12 Dam is owned by JOSEPH BUJOL (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Second Creek WS Str No. 12 Dam built?
Second Creek WS Str No. 12 Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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. 12 Dam?
Second Creek WS Str No. 12 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. 12 Dam?
Second Creek WS Str No. 12 Dam has a dam height of 31 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. 12 Dam last inspected?
Second Creek WS Str No. 12 Dam was last inspected on February 28, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.