Chunky River Ws Number 8 Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMississippi
CountyNewton
Nearest CityUNION
River/StreamPARKER BRANCH
Coordinates32.54244, -89.04289

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height37 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length1,162 ft
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,620 acre-ft
Max Storage1,620 acre-ft
Normal Storage369 acre-ft
Surface Area61 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDMS03278
Federal IDMS03278
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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