Sowashee Creek WS Str 8 Dam
Key Takeaway
Sowashee Creek WS Str 8 Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 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 | 33 ft (taller than 93.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03199 |
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 CREEK DRAINAGE DIST.
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sowashee Creek WS Str 8 Dam?
Sowashee Creek WS Str 8 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 8 Dam?
Sowashee Creek WS Str 8 Dam is owned by SOWASHEE CREEK DRAINAGE DIST. (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sowashee Creek WS Str 8 Dam built?
Sowashee Creek WS Str 8 Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 8 Dam?
Sowashee Creek WS Str 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 Sowashee Creek WS Str 8 Dam?
Sowashee Creek WS Str 8 Dam has a dam height of 33 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 8 Dam last inspected?
Sowashee Creek WS Str 8 Dam was last inspected on October 24, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.