Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-07 Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-07 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 92.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01245 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ANNIE CLARA MITCHELL ET AL
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-07 Dam?
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-07 Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. 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-14-07 Dam?
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-07 Dam is owned by ANNIE CLARA MITCHELL ET AL (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-07 Dam built?
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-07 Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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-14-07 Dam?
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-07 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-14-07 Dam?
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-07 Dam has a dam height of 32 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-14-07 Dam last inspected?
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-07 Dam was last inspected on August 7, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.