Town Creek Dam Number 8 Dam
Key Takeaway
Town Creek Dam Number 8 Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 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 | 46 ft (taller than 99.1% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,655 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 66 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,594 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03734 |
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
JAMES S. GAMBLE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Town Creek Dam Number 8 Dam?
Town Creek Dam Number 8 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 Town Creek Dam Number 8 Dam?
Town Creek Dam Number 8 Dam is owned by JAMES S. GAMBLE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Town Creek Dam Number 8 Dam built?
Town Creek Dam Number 8 Dam was completed in 2005, making it 21 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 Town Creek Dam Number 8 Dam?
Town Creek Dam Number 8 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 Town Creek Dam Number 8 Dam?
Town Creek Dam Number 8 Dam has a dam height of 46 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 Town Creek Dam Number 8 Dam last inspected?
Town Creek Dam Number 8 Dam was last inspected on June 22, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.