Chiwapa Watershed Structure 65 Dam
Mississippi — Pontotoc County — CHIWAPA CREEK
Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Pontotoc |
| River | CHIWAPA CREEK |
| Coordinates | 34.27625, -88.86982 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| NID Storage | 337 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 337 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 11, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1966 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CHIWAPA WATERSHED 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.