Buntyn Creek Ws Str Y-16a-2 Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMississippi
CountyTallahatchie
Nearest CityCHARLESTON (NO THREAT)
River/StreamUNT OF SHERMAN CREEK
Coordinates34.10927, -90.06873

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length460 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage298 acre-ft
Max Storage298 acre-ft
Normal Storage62 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerMARSH BEAT DRAINAGE DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection02/03/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMS01680
Federal IDMS01680
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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