Tupelo Bayou Site 1
Key Takeaway
Tupelo Bayou Site 1 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 78.3% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 1,449 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,300 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01261 |
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
TUPELO BAYOU WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tupelo Bayou Site 1?
Tupelo Bayou Site 1 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 Tupelo Bayou Site 1?
Tupelo Bayou Site 1 is owned by TUPELO BAYOU WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tupelo Bayou Site 1 built?
Tupelo Bayou Site 1 was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Tupelo Bayou Site 1?
Tupelo Bayou Site 1 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 Tupelo Bayou Site 1?
Tupelo Bayou Site 1 has a dam height of 44 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 Tupelo Bayou Site 1 last inspected?
Tupelo Bayou Site 1 was last inspected on May 22, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.