Bentonia Watershed Structure 7 Dam

Mississippi — Yazoo County

Location

StateMississippi
CountyYazoo
Coordinates32.62819, -90.39951

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage672 acre-ft
Max Storage672 acre-ft
Surface Area57 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerBentonia Drainage District

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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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