Richland Creek Structure 5 Dam
Richland Creek Structure 5 Dam is an earth dam located in Rankin County, Mississippi, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Richland Creek Structure 5 Dam
The primary purpose of Richland Creek 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 local government-owned.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,925 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 82 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 02/12/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Rankin |
| Coordinates | 32.18024, -89.99413 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,925 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 82 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,727 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/12/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03101 |
| Federal ID | MS03101 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |