Town Creek WS Str 15b Dam
Key Takeaway
Town Creek WS Str 15b Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 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 | 39 ft (taller than 97.5% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 3,050 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 15.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 368 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02805 |
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
TOWN CREEK WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Town Creek WS Str 15b Dam?
Town Creek WS Str 15b 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 WS Str 15b Dam?
Town Creek WS Str 15b 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 WS Str 15b Dam built?
Town Creek WS Str 15b 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 WS Str 15b Dam?
Town Creek WS Str 15b 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 WS Str 15b Dam?
Town Creek WS Str 15b Dam has a dam height of 39 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 WS Str 15b Dam last inspected?
Town Creek WS Str 15b Dam was last inspected on November 10, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.