Richland Creek Ws Str 2a Dam
Richland Creek Ws Str 2a Dam is an earth dam located in Rankin County, Mississippi, built in 1986. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Richland Creek Ws Str 2a Dam
The primary purpose of Richland Creek Ws Str 2a 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 Richland Creek Drainage District (local government).
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,024 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 years 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 02/14/2023.
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 | Rankin |
| Nearest City | Brandon |
| Coordinates | 32.25837, -89.93790 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,024 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,024 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 631 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | RICHLAND CREEK DRAINAGE DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02231 |
| Federal ID | MS02231 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |