I C G R R Reservoir Mccomb Dam
I C G R R Reservoir Mccomb Dam is an earth dam located in Pike County, Mississippi, built in 1903. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About I C G R R Reservoir Mccomb Dam
The primary purpose of I C G R R Reservoir Mccomb Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Illinois Central Railroad (private). It impounds the Unt Of Clean Creek near Mccomb.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 2,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 53 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 936 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1903, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 03/15/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Mississippi dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Pike |
| Nearest City | Mccomb |
| River/Stream | Unt Of Clean Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.26317, -90.46165 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1903 (123 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 936 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 936 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 446 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS00570 |
| Federal ID | MS00570 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |