Standing Pine Watershed Structure 3 Dam
Key Takeaway
Standing Pine Watershed Structure 3 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 73.7% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00676 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Standing Pine Watershed Structure 3 Dam?
Standing Pine Watershed Structure 3 Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Standing Pine Watershed Structure 3 Dam?
Standing Pine Watershed Structure 3 Dam is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Standing Pine Watershed Structure 3 Dam built?
Standing Pine Watershed Structure 3 Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Standing Pine Watershed Structure 3 Dam?
Standing Pine Watershed Structure 3 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 Standing Pine Watershed Structure 3 Dam?
Standing Pine Watershed Structure 3 Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Standing Pine Watershed Structure 3 Dam last inspected?
Standing Pine Watershed Structure 3 Dam was last inspected on May 3, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.