Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 8a Dam

Mississippi — Alcorn County — HURRICANE CREEK

Location

StateMississippi
CountyAlcorn
RiverHURRICANE CREEK
Coordinates34.80746, -88.47683

Physical Characteristics

NID Height37 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length2,370 ft
NID Storage10,857 acre-ft
Max Storage10,857 acre-ft
Surface Area354 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJanuary 12, 2022
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1995
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTUSCUMBIA RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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