Indian Creek Bb B Structure Y-9d-1a Dam
Indian Creek Bb B Structure Y-9d-1a Dam is an earth dam located in Panola County, Mississippi, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Indian Creek Bb B Structure Y-9d-1a Dam
The primary purpose of Indian Creek Bb B Structure Y-9d-1a 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 46 feet tall and stretches 1,970 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 8,750 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 02/16/2022.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Panola |
| Coordinates | 34.41343, -90.09431 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,970 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,750 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02947 |
| Federal ID | MS02947 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |