Usry Dam
Key Takeaway
Usry Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 56.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 231 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 213 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03363 |
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
ALAN USRY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Usry Dam?
Usry 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 Usry Dam?
Usry Dam is owned by ALAN USRY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Usry Dam built?
Usry Dam was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Usry Dam?
Usry Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Usry Dam?
Usry Dam has a dam height of 19 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.