Second Creek Ws Str No. 9 Dam
Second Creek Ws Str No. 9 Dam is an earth dam located in Adams County, Mississippi, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Second Creek Ws Str No. 9 Dam
The primary purpose of Second Creek Ws Str No. 9 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 Second Creek Watershed Drainage District (local government).
The dam stands 34 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 952 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/20/2013. That was over 13 years ago.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Adams |
| Coordinates | 31.37008, -91.33704 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 952 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 952 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SECOND CREEK WATERSHED DRAINAGE DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS00439 |
| Federal ID | MS00439 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |