Sp-2b Dam
Key Takeaway
Sp-2b Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2017 and is 9 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,472 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 335 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 201 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2017 (9 years old) |
| NID ID | MS06162 |
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
MISSISSIPPI POWER COMPANY
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Sp-2b Dam?
Sp-2b 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 Sp-2b Dam?
Sp-2b Dam is owned by MISSISSIPPI POWER COMPANY (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sp-2b Dam built?
Sp-2b Dam was completed in 2017, making it 9 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 Sp-2b Dam?
Sp-2b Dam serves the following purposes: Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sp-2b Dam?
Sp-2b Dam has a dam height of 7 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.