Hickahala Creek Ws Str C-34-9 Dam
Hickahala Creek Ws Str C-34-9 Dam is an earth dam located in Tate County, Mississippi, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hickahala Creek Ws Str C-34-9 Dam
The primary purpose of Hickahala Creek Ws Str C-34-9 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 local government-owned.
The dam stands 19 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Tate |
| Coordinates | 34.58417, -89.77750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS01134 |
| Federal ID | MS01134 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |