Sowashee Creek WS Str 11 Dam
Key Takeaway
Sowashee Creek WS Str 11 Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 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 | 37 ft (taller than 96.8% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 321 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03061 |
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
SOWASHEE CR. WTR. MGT. DIST.
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sowashee Creek WS Str 11 Dam?
Sowashee Creek WS Str 11 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 Sowashee Creek WS Str 11 Dam?
Sowashee Creek WS Str 11 Dam is owned by SOWASHEE CR. WTR. MGT. DIST. (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sowashee Creek WS Str 11 Dam built?
Sowashee Creek WS Str 11 Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Sowashee Creek WS Str 11 Dam?
Sowashee Creek WS Str 11 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 Sowashee Creek WS Str 11 Dam?
Sowashee Creek WS Str 11 Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Sowashee Creek WS Str 11 Dam last inspected?
Sowashee Creek WS Str 11 Dam was last inspected on October 24, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.