Tuscan Hills Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Tuscan Hills Dam #1 is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 67.1% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03766 |
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
THE RIDGES AT TUSCAN HILLS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tuscan Hills Dam #1?
Tuscan Hills Dam #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 Tuscan Hills Dam #1?
Tuscan Hills Dam #1 is owned by THE RIDGES AT TUSCAN HILLS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tuscan Hills Dam #1 built?
Tuscan Hills Dam #1 was completed in 2009, making it 17 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 Tuscan Hills Dam #1?
Tuscan Hills Dam #1 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tuscan Hills Dam #1?
Tuscan Hills Dam #1 has a dam height of 21 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.