Shuqualak WS Str 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Shuqualak WS Str 2 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 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 | 32 ft (taller than 92.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 2,880 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02901 |
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
SHUQULAK WATER MGT. DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Shuqualak WS Str 2 Dam?
Shuqualak WS Str 2 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 Shuqualak WS Str 2 Dam?
Shuqualak WS Str 2 Dam is owned by SHUQULAK WATER MGT. DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Shuqualak WS Str 2 Dam built?
Shuqualak WS Str 2 Dam was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Shuqualak WS Str 2 Dam?
Shuqualak WS Str 2 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 Shuqualak WS Str 2 Dam?
Shuqualak WS Str 2 Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Shuqualak WS Str 2 Dam last inspected?
Shuqualak WS Str 2 Dam was last inspected on December 10, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.