Shuqualak Ws Str 2 Dam
Shuqualak Ws Str 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Noxubee County, Mississippi, built in 1983. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Shuqualak Ws Str 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Shuqualak 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 Shuqulak Water Mgt. District (local government). It impounds the Shuqulak Creek.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 2,880 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,179 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/10/2020.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Noxubee |
| River/Stream | Shuqulak Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.97286, -88.58072 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,880 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,179 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,179 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SHUQULAK WATER MGT. DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/10/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02901 |
| Federal ID | MS02901 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |