Yazoo County Sportsman and Conservation League Dam
Key Takeaway
Yazoo County Sportsman and Conservation League Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 95.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 303 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 226 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03519 |
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
YAZOO CO. SPORTSMAN & CONSERVATION LEAGUE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Yazoo County Sportsman and Conservation League Dam?
Yazoo County Sportsman and Conservation League 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 Yazoo County Sportsman and Conservation League Dam?
Yazoo County Sportsman and Conservation League Dam is owned by YAZOO CO. SPORTSMAN & CONSERVATION LEAGUE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Yazoo County Sportsman and Conservation League Dam built?
Yazoo County Sportsman and Conservation League Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Yazoo County Sportsman and Conservation League Dam?
Yazoo County Sportsman and Conservation League 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 Yazoo County Sportsman and Conservation League Dam?
Yazoo County Sportsman and Conservation League 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.