Chiwapa Watershed Structure 65 Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMississippi
CountyPontotoc
Nearest CityPONTOTOC
River/StreamCHIWAPA CREEK
Coordinates34.27625, -88.86981

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length650 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage337 acre-ft
Max Storage337 acre-ft
Normal Storage69 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge20,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCHIWAPA WATERSHED DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/11/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMS00602
Federal IDMS00602
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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