Chiwapa Watershed Structure 65 Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Pontotoc |
| Nearest City | PONTOTOC |
| River/Stream | CHIWAPA CREEK |
| Coordinates | 34.27625, -88.86981 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 337 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 337 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CHIWAPA WATERSHED DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |