Chunky River WS Number 8 Dam

Mississippi — Newton County

Location

StateMississippi
CountyNewton
Coordinates32.54244, -89.04289

Physical Characteristics

NID Height37 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length1,162 ft
NID Storage1,620 acre-ft
Max Storage1,620 acre-ft
Surface Area61 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1984
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerBRAXTON MILES

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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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