Bentonia Watershed Structure 5 Dam

Mississippi — Yazoo County

Location

StateMississippi
CountyYazoo
Coordinates32.67704, -90.37707

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage470 acre-ft
Max Storage470 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJanuary 12, 2022
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government

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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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