Buntyn Creek Ws Str Y-16a-1 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMississippi
CountyTallahatchie
River/StreamSHERMAN CREEK
Coordinates34.10105, -90.06353

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length880 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,666 acre-ft
Max Storage1,666 acre-ft
Normal Storage222 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDMS01681
Federal IDMS01681
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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