Ascalmore Dd Structure Y-17a-db1 Dam
Ascalmore Dd Structure Y-17a-db1 Dam is an earth dam located in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ascalmore Dd Structure Y-17a-db1 Dam
The primary purpose of Ascalmore Dd Structure Y-17a-db1 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, has a maximum storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Tallahatchie |
| Coordinates | 33.88709, -90.06178 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02201 |
| Federal ID | MS02201 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |