Ascalmore Ws Str Y-17a-71 Dam is an earth dam located in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall, taller than 78% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Ascalmore Ws Str Y-17a-71 Dam
The primary purpose of Ascalmore Ws Str Y-17a-71 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 Fred Fountain (local government).
The dam stands 34 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,237 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 02/03/2023.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Tallahatchie |
| Coordinates | 33.87946, -90.05096 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,237 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,237 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Fred Fountain |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS01688 |
| Federal ID | MS01688 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |