Potacocawa Watershed Structure Y-31a-04 Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMississippi
CountyCarroll
River/StreamPOTACOCAWA CREEK
Coordinates33.64431, -89.96553

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length605 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage497 acre-ft
Max Storage497 acre-ft
Normal Storage94 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerPOTACOCOWA DRAINAGE DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/18/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMS01073
Federal IDMS01073
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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