Tippah River WS Str Lt-7-05 Dam
Key Takeaway
Tippah River WS Str Lt-7-05 Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 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 | 34 ft (taller than 94.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,045 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00942 |
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
USFS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tippah River WS Str Lt-7-05 Dam?
Tippah River WS Str Lt-7-05 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 Tippah River WS Str Lt-7-05 Dam?
Tippah River WS Str Lt-7-05 Dam is owned by USFS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tippah River WS Str Lt-7-05 Dam built?
Tippah River WS Str Lt-7-05 Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 WS Str Lt-7-05 Dam?
Tippah River WS Str Lt-7-05 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 WS Str Lt-7-05 Dam?
Tippah River WS Str Lt-7-05 Dam has a dam height of 34 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 WS Str Lt-7-05 Dam last inspected?
Tippah River WS Str Lt-7-05 Dam was last inspected on May 10, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.