Tommy Broome Dam
Key Takeaway
Tommy Broome Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 78.4% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 321 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03558 |
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
TOMMY BROOME
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tommy Broome Dam?
Tommy Broome 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 Tommy Broome Dam?
Tommy Broome Dam is owned by TOMMY BROOME (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tommy Broome Dam built?
Tommy Broome Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Tommy Broome Dam?
Tommy Broome Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tommy Broome Dam?
Tommy Broome Dam has a dam height of 25 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.