Otoucalofa Creek Structure Y-15b-8 Dam

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMississippi
CountyLafayette
Nearest CityWATER VALLEY
River/StreamUNT OF SARTER CREEK
Coordinates34.21030, -89.46208

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length1,535 ft
Year Completed1996 (30 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage506 acre-ft
Max Storage506 acre-ft
Normal Storage86 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge65 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerOTOUCALOFA CREEK DRAINAGE DISTRICT DAM
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection02/14/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMS03398
Federal IDMS03398
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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