Whites Creek Number 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Whites Creek Number 1 Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 95.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 2,215 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 287 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 19,979 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03277 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF EUPORA
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Whites Creek Number 1 Dam?
Whites Creek Number 1 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Whites Creek Number 1 Dam?
Whites Creek Number 1 Dam is owned by CITY OF EUPORA (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whites Creek Number 1 Dam built?
Whites Creek Number 1 Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Whites Creek Number 1 Dam?
Whites Creek Number 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Whites Creek Number 1 Dam?
Whites Creek Number 1 Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Whites Creek Number 1 Dam last inspected?
Whites Creek Number 1 Dam was last inspected on December 15, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.