Atwood Dam

Mississippi, Attala County, UNT OF SHARKEY CREEK

Location

StateMississippi
CountyAttala
RiverUNT OF SHARKEY CREEK
Coordinates33.20068, -89.67041

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length493 ft
NID Storage80 acre-ft
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment-
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection-
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1997
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJAMES W. ATWOOD

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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