Copiah Creek District Site 2a Dam
Copiah Creek District Site 2a Dam is an earth dam located in Copiah County, Mississippi, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Copiah Creek District Site 2a Dam
The primary purpose of Copiah Creek District Site 2a Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned.
The dam stands 35 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,141 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 03/03/2014. That was over 12 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Copiah |
| Coordinates | 31.79344, -90.21392 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,141 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,141 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 03/03/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS00858 |
| Federal ID | MS00858 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |