Tallahaga Creek WS Str 01 Dam
Key Takeaway
Tallahaga Creek WS Str 01 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 73.7% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02785 |
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
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tallahaga Creek WS Str 01 Dam?
Tallahaga Creek WS Str 01 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 Tallahaga Creek WS Str 01 Dam?
Tallahaga Creek WS Str 01 Dam is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tallahaga Creek WS Str 01 Dam built?
Tallahaga Creek WS Str 01 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 Tallahaga Creek WS Str 01 Dam?
Tallahaga Creek WS Str 01 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 Tallahaga Creek WS Str 01 Dam?
Tallahaga Creek WS Str 01 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 Tallahaga Creek WS Str 01 Dam last inspected?
Tallahaga Creek WS Str 01 Dam was last inspected on May 5, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.