Second Creek WS Str No. 8 Dam
Key Takeaway
Second Creek WS Str No. 8 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 89.5% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00438 |
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
SECOND CREEK WATERSHED DRAINAGE DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Second Creek WS Str No. 8 Dam?
Second Creek WS Str No. 8 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. 8 Dam?
Second Creek WS Str No. 8 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. 8 Dam built?
Second Creek WS Str No. 8 Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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. 8 Dam?
Second Creek WS Str No. 8 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. 8 Dam?
Second Creek WS Str No. 8 Dam has a dam height of 30 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. 8 Dam last inspected?
Second Creek WS Str No. 8 Dam was last inspected on July 25, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.