Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 5 Dam
Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 5 Dam is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Mississippi, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 5 Dam
The primary purpose of Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 5 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 Bahala Cr. Wtr. Mgt District (local government). It impounds the Unt Of Little Fair River.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 1,440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 876 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/12/2013. That was over 13 years ago.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lincoln |
| River/Stream | Unt Of Little Fair River |
| Coordinates | 31.63900, -90.32639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 876 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 876 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BAHALA CR. WTR. MGT DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/12/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02762 |
| Federal ID | MS02762 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |