Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 38 Dam
Key Takeaway
Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 38 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 84.9% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.6K acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00843 |
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
TUSCUMBIA RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 38 Dam?
Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 38 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 Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 38 Dam?
Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 38 Dam is owned by TUSCUMBIA RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 38 Dam built?
Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 38 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 Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 38 Dam?
Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 38 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 Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 38 Dam?
Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 38 Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 38 Dam last inspected?
Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 38 Dam was last inspected on January 18, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.