Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-01 Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-01 Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 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 | 28 ft (taller than 86.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 368 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01237 |
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
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-01 Dam?
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-01 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 Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-01 Dam?
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-01 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 Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-01 Dam built?
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-01 Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-01 Dam?
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-01 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 Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-01 Dam?
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-01 Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-01 Dam last inspected?
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-01 Dam was last inspected on January 25, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.