Chunky River Ws Str 47 Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMississippi
CountyNewton
Nearest CityDECATUR
River/StreamOKAHATTA CREEK
Coordinates32.50087, -89.14266

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage828 acre-ft
Max Storage828 acre-ft
Normal Storage435 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerDEAN RUSSELL
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/28/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMS02751
Federal IDMS02751
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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