Site 2 - Black Belt Experiment Station
Key Takeaway
Site 2 - Black Belt Experiment Station is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2018 and is 8 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 5.1% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 2,689 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2018 (8 years old) |
| NID ID | MS07325 |
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
MAFES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Site 2 - Black Belt Experiment Station?
Site 2 - Black Belt Experiment Station 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 Site 2 - Black Belt Experiment Station?
Site 2 - Black Belt Experiment Station is owned by MAFES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Site 2 - Black Belt Experiment Station built?
Site 2 - Black Belt Experiment Station was completed in 2018, making it 8 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 Site 2 - Black Belt Experiment Station?
Site 2 - Black Belt Experiment Station serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Site 2 - Black Belt Experiment Station?
Site 2 - Black Belt Experiment Station has a dam height of 10 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.