Second Creek Ws Str No. 10b Dam
Second Creek Ws Str No. 10b Dam is an earth dam located in Adams County, Mississippi, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Second Creek Ws Str No. 10b Dam
The primary purpose of Second Creek Ws Str No. 10b Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Second Creek Watershed Drainage District (local government).
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 886 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,127 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/14/2023.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Adams |
| Coordinates | 31.41272, -91.33526 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 886 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,127 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SECOND CREEK WATERSHED DRAINAGE DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS00431 |
| Federal ID | MS00431 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |