Goodrich 73 Dam is an earth dam located in Wilkinson County, Mississippi, built in 2014. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 42 ft42 ft tall, taller than 88% 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 Goodrich 73 Dam
The primary purpose of Goodrich 73 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 Plum Creek South Central Timberlands, LLC (private). It impounds the Buffalo River.
The dam stands 42 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 43 acre-feet. Completed in 2014, the structure is relatively new.
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.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Wilkinson |
| River/Stream | Buffalo River |
| Coordinates | 31.14194, -91.14972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Year Completed | 2014 (12 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 84 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Plum Creek South Central Timberlands, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03857 |
| Federal ID | MS03857 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |