Bentonia Watershed Structure 7 Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMississippi
CountyYazoo
Coordinates32.62819, -90.39951

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage672 acre-ft
Max Storage672 acre-ft
Normal Storage215 acre-ft
Surface Area57 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBentonia Drainage District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/12/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMS01949
Federal IDMS01949
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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