Town Creek WS Str 19 Dam
Key Takeaway
Town Creek WS Str 19 Dam 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 | 29 ft (taller than 88.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 2,208 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 88 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01897 |
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 19 Dam?
Town Creek WS Str 19 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 19 Dam?
Town Creek WS Str 19 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 19 Dam built?
Town Creek WS Str 19 Dam 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 WS Str 19 Dam?
Town Creek WS Str 19 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 19 Dam?
Town Creek WS Str 19 Dam has a dam height of 29 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 19 Dam last inspected?
Town Creek WS Str 19 Dam was last inspected on December 6, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.