Topashaw Farms Dam
Key Takeaway
Topashaw Farms Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2013 and is 13 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 88.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 804 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 236 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 242 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03858 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Topashaw Farms Dam?
Topashaw Farms 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 Topashaw Farms Dam?
Topashaw Farms Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Topashaw Farms Dam built?
Topashaw Farms Dam was completed in 2013, making it 13 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 Topashaw Farms Dam?
Topashaw Farms Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Topashaw Farms Dam?
Topashaw Farms Dam has a dam height of 29 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.