Tippah River Watershed Structure Lt-7-17 Dam
Key Takeaway
Tippah River Watershed Structure Lt-7-17 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 91.6% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 344 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01463 |
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 Tippah River Watershed Structure Lt-7-17 Dam?
Tippah River Watershed Structure Lt-7-17 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 Tippah River Watershed Structure Lt-7-17 Dam?
Tippah River Watershed Structure Lt-7-17 Dam is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tippah River Watershed Structure Lt-7-17 Dam built?
Tippah River Watershed Structure Lt-7-17 Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Tippah River Watershed Structure Lt-7-17 Dam?
Tippah River Watershed Structure Lt-7-17 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 Tippah River Watershed Structure Lt-7-17 Dam?
Tippah River Watershed Structure Lt-7-17 Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Tippah River Watershed Structure Lt-7-17 Dam last inspected?
Tippah River Watershed Structure Lt-7-17 Dam was last inspected on February 1, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.