Tuscumbia WS Str Number 34 Dam
Key Takeaway
Tuscumbia WS Str Number 34 Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 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 | 34 ft (taller than 94.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 765 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 135 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03182 |
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
TUSCUMBIA RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tuscumbia WS Str Number 34 Dam?
Tuscumbia WS Str Number 34 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 Tuscumbia WS Str Number 34 Dam?
Tuscumbia WS Str Number 34 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 WS Str Number 34 Dam built?
Tuscumbia WS Str Number 34 Dam was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 WS Str Number 34 Dam?
Tuscumbia WS Str Number 34 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 WS Str Number 34 Dam?
Tuscumbia WS Str Number 34 Dam has a dam height of 34 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 WS Str Number 34 Dam last inspected?
Tuscumbia WS Str Number 34 Dam was last inspected on May 10, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.