Second Creek Ws Str No. 8 Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms06719 Lake Dam Ms06721 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Fort Adams, Mississippi, the Second Creek WS Str No.
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Summary
8 Dam, also known as Dr. Avery H McKinley, was completed in 1973 and is primarily utilized for flood risk reduction along the Whites Creek. The dam, with a height of 30 feet, is of the earth type with a buttress core and soil foundation. With a storage capacity of 1941 acre-feet, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in satisfactory condition as per its last assessment in 2013.
Managed by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS, the Second Creek WS Str No. 8 Dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates, the dam poses a moderate risk level, indicating the need for ongoing risk management measures. While the dam has not undergone recent modifications, it remains a crucial structure for flood control in the region, serving as a key component in the overall water resource management efforts in the area.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate change will find the Second Creek WS Str No. 8 Dam an intriguing case study in dam engineering and environmental regulation. With its historical significance and ongoing role in flood risk reduction, the dam showcases the importance of proactive maintenance and monitoring to ensure the safety and effectiveness of such critical infrastructure in the face of changing climatic conditions. As a low-hazard structure with a moderate risk assessment, the dam presents a unique opportunity for studying the intersection of water management, regulatory oversight, and community resilience in the context of evolving environmental challenges.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
WHITES CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
5.15 |
Nid Storage |
1941 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Buffalo River Nr Woodville
|
257cfs |
Homochitto River At Rosetta
|
2130cfs |
Homochitto River At Eddiceton
|
168cfs |
(Coe) Atchafalaya River At Simmesport
|
105000cfs |
Bayou Des Glaises Diversion Ch. At Moreauville
|
884cfs |
Amite River Near Darlington
|
267cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Second Creek Ws Str No. 8 Dam