Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-08 Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-08 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 | 20 ft (taller than 60.2% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 763 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02771 |
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 Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-08 Dam?
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-08 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 Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-08 Dam?
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-08 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-14-08 Dam built?
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-08 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 Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-08 Dam?
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-08 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-14-08 Dam?
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-08 Dam has a dam height of 20 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.