Delta Steam Electric Station Dam
Delta Steam Electric Station Dam is an earth dam located in Bolivar County, Mississippi, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Delta Steam Electric Station Dam
Delta Steam Electric Station Dam is a dam in Bolivar, Mississippi. The dam is owned by Entergy (private).
The dam stands 15 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 9,600 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/24/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Bolivar |
| Nearest City | Cleveland |
| Coordinates | 33.78433, -90.70085 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9,600 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | ENTERGY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS00053 |
| Federal ID | MS00053 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |