Toposhaw Watershed Structure Y-27-01 Dam
Key Takeaway
Toposhaw Watershed Structure Y-27-01 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 78.4% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 928 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00322 |
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 Toposhaw Watershed Structure Y-27-01 Dam?
Toposhaw Watershed Structure Y-27-01 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 Toposhaw Watershed Structure Y-27-01 Dam?
Toposhaw Watershed Structure Y-27-01 Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Toposhaw Watershed Structure Y-27-01 Dam built?
Toposhaw Watershed Structure Y-27-01 Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Toposhaw Watershed Structure Y-27-01 Dam?
Toposhaw Watershed Structure Y-27-01 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 Toposhaw Watershed Structure Y-27-01 Dam?
Toposhaw Watershed Structure Y-27-01 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.
When was Toposhaw Watershed Structure Y-27-01 Dam last inspected?
Toposhaw Watershed Structure Y-27-01 Dam was last inspected on December 15, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.