Second Creek Ws Str No. 12 Dam
Second Creek Ws Str No. 12 Dam is an earth dam located in Adams County, Mississippi, built in 1968. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Second Creek Ws Str No. 12 Dam
The primary purpose of Second Creek Ws Str No. 12 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 Joseph Bujol (local government).
The dam stands 31 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,630 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/28/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Mississippi dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Adams |
| Coordinates | 31.39063, -91.29493 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,630 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,630 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,387 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | JOSEPH BUJOL |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS00435 |
| Federal ID | MS00435 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |