Sowashee Creek WS Str No 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Sowashee Creek WS Str No 2 Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 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 | 35 ft (taller than 95.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,766 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03253 |
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
BILL WYCKOFF
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sowashee Creek WS Str No 2 Dam?
Sowashee Creek WS Str No 2 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 No 2 Dam?
Sowashee Creek WS Str No 2 Dam is owned by BILL WYCKOFF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sowashee Creek WS Str No 2 Dam built?
Sowashee Creek WS Str No 2 Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 No 2 Dam?
Sowashee Creek WS Str No 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 Sowashee Creek WS Str No 2 Dam?
Sowashee Creek WS Str No 2 Dam has a dam height of 35 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 No 2 Dam last inspected?
Sowashee Creek WS Str No 2 Dam was last inspected on November 22, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.