Upper Leaf River Structure 7 Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Leaf River Structure 7 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 89.5% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,237 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,117 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03062 |
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
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Leaf River Structure 7 Dam?
Upper Leaf River Structure 7 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 Upper Leaf River Structure 7 Dam?
Upper Leaf River Structure 7 Dam is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Leaf River Structure 7 Dam built?
Upper Leaf River Structure 7 Dam 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 Upper Leaf River Structure 7 Dam?
Upper Leaf River Structure 7 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 Upper Leaf River Structure 7 Dam?
Upper Leaf River Structure 7 Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Upper Leaf River Structure 7 Dam last inspected?
Upper Leaf River Structure 7 Dam was last inspected on February 11, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.