Indian Creek #2, also known as Indian Creek Watershed 2 Dam, is a local government-owned structure located in Michigan City, Mississippi, within the Sandy Branch river/stream.
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Built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 27 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. With a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a length of 965 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 769 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 26.5 acres.
Managed and regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Indian Creek #2 has a low hazard potential and has been assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of June 2018. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it does not have any outlet gates. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating a moderate level of risk. Despite its age, Indian Creek #2 continues to play a crucial role in managing flood risk within the area, reflecting the importance of proper dam maintenance and regulation in safeguarding water resources and communities from potential hazards.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
965 |
River Or Stream |
SANDY BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
26.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
1.91 |
Nid Storage |
769 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
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|
223cfs |
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|
508cfs |
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|
933cfs |
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|
172cfs |
Loosahatchie River Near Arlington
|
122cfs |
Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch
|
112cfs |