Tippah River Ws Str Lt-7-05 Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMississippi
CountyBenton
Nearest CityASHLAND, NORTH TO DOWNTOWN
River/StreamUNT OF RHODEN CREEK
Coordinates34.77938, -89.17470

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length1,045 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,322 acre-ft
Max Storage2,322 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSFS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/10/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMS00942
Federal IDMS00942
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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