Chiwapa Ws Str 29 Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMississippi
CountyPontotoc
Nearest CityPONTOTOC
River/StreamCHIWAPA CREEK
Coordinates34.24184, -88.83031

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length900 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage770 acre-ft
Max Storage770 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge25 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 IDMS00604
Federal IDMS00604
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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