White Sand Drive Disrict Stream A Dam
Key Takeaway
White Sand Drive Disrict Stream A Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 99% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 692 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 222 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03203 |
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
WHITE SAND-GREEN CR.DRAIN.DIST
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of White Sand Drive Disrict Stream A Dam?
White Sand Drive Disrict Stream A 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 White Sand Drive Disrict Stream A Dam?
White Sand Drive Disrict Stream A Dam is owned by WHITE SAND-GREEN CR.DRAIN.DIST (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was White Sand Drive Disrict Stream A Dam built?
White Sand Drive Disrict Stream A Dam was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 White Sand Drive Disrict Stream A Dam?
White Sand Drive Disrict Stream A 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 White Sand Drive Disrict Stream A Dam?
White Sand Drive Disrict Stream A Dam has a dam height of 45 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 White Sand Drive Disrict Stream A Dam last inspected?
White Sand Drive Disrict Stream A Dam was last inspected on July 1, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.