Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-18 Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-18 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 75.8% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 839 acre-ft |
| NID ID | MS02825 |
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-14-18 Dam?
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-18 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-14-18 Dam?
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-18 Dam is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-18 Dam?
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-18 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-14-18 Dam?
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-18 Dam has a dam height of 24 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-14-18 Dam last inspected?
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-18 Dam was last inspected on March 30, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.