Chunky River WS Str 47 Dam

Mississippi — Newton County — OKAHATTA CREEK

Location

StateMississippi
CountyNewton
RiverOKAHATTA CREEK
Coordinates32.50087, -89.14266

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage828 acre-ft
Max Storage828 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 28, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1976
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerDEAN RUSSELL

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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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