Bahala Creek Ws Str 2 Dam
Bahala Creek Ws Str 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Mississippi, built in 1976. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bahala Creek Ws Str 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Bahala Creek Ws Str 2 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 George Higdon (local government).
The dam stands 31 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,250 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 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 01/19/2023.
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 | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | N/a |
| Coordinates | 31.65448, -90.37404 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,250 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | GEORGE HIGDON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02759 |
| Federal ID | MS02759 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |