W.. Baria Structure No. 2
Key Takeaway
W.. Baria Structure No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 23.7% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 165 sq mi |
| NID ID | MS02210 |
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
W.D. BARIA
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of W.. Baria Structure No. 2?
W.. Baria Structure No. 2 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 W.. Baria Structure No. 2?
W.. Baria Structure No. 2 is owned by W.D. BARIA (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of W.. Baria Structure No. 2?
W.. Baria Structure No. 2 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 W.. Baria Structure No. 2?
W.. Baria Structure No. 2 has a dam height of 14 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.