Town Creek Watershed Dam #9
Key Takeaway
Town Creek Watershed Dam #9 is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 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 | 26 ft (taller than 82.3% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,060 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 995 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 61 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01646 |
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
PAULINE SCRUGGS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Town Creek Watershed Dam #9?
Town Creek Watershed Dam #9 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 Watershed Dam #9?
Town Creek Watershed Dam #9 is owned by PAULINE SCRUGGS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Town Creek Watershed Dam #9 built?
Town Creek Watershed Dam #9 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Watershed Dam #9?
Town Creek Watershed Dam #9 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 Watershed Dam #9?
Town Creek Watershed Dam #9 has a dam height of 26 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 Watershed Dam #9 last inspected?
Town Creek Watershed Dam #9 was last inspected on November 9, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.