Town Creek Watershed Structure 29 Dam
Key Takeaway
Town Creek Watershed Structure 29 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 94.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,233 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 804 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02782 |
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
TOWN CREEK WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Town Creek Watershed Structure 29 Dam?
Town Creek Watershed Structure 29 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 Town Creek Watershed Structure 29 Dam?
Town Creek Watershed Structure 29 Dam is owned by TOWN CREEK WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Town Creek Watershed Structure 29 Dam built?
Town Creek Watershed Structure 29 Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Structure 29 Dam?
Town Creek Watershed Structure 29 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 Watershed Structure 29 Dam?
Town Creek Watershed Structure 29 Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Structure 29 Dam last inspected?
Town Creek Watershed Structure 29 Dam was last inspected on November 29, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.