Upper Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6-02 Dam

Benton, Mississippi· Built 1960· Earth· 37 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Upper Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6-02 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 37 ft (taller than 96.8% in MS)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage239 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDMS01459

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Upper Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6-02 Dam?

Upper Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6-02 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 Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6-02 Dam?

Upper Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6-02 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 Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6-02 Dam built?

Upper Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6-02 Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6-02 Dam?

Upper Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6-02 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 Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6-02 Dam?

Upper Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6-02 Dam has a dam height of 37 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.