Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-17 Dam

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMississippi
CountyCarroll
Nearest CityGREENWOOD CITY CENTER
Coordinates33.58667, -90.02480

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height52 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length790 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,692 acre-ft
Max Storage5,692 acre-ft
Normal Storage825 acre-ft
Surface Area931 acres
Drainage Area13 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection01/26/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMS01065
Federal IDMS01065
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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