South Mississippi Electric Power Association Dam
Key Takeaway
South Mississippi Electric Power Association Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 40.1% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 5,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00496 |
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
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC POWER ASSC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of South Mississippi Electric Power Association Dam?
South Mississippi Electric Power Association 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 South Mississippi Electric Power Association Dam?
South Mississippi Electric Power Association Dam is owned by SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC POWER ASSC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was South Mississippi Electric Power Association Dam built?
South Mississippi Electric Power Association Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 South Mississippi Electric Power Association Dam?
South Mississippi Electric Power Association Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is South Mississippi Electric Power Association Dam?
South Mississippi Electric Power Association Dam has a dam height of 16 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 South Mississippi Electric Power Association Dam last inspected?
South Mississippi Electric Power Association Dam was last inspected on January 4, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.