Shammack Creek Watershed Structure 2 Dam

Mississippi — Kemper County — UNT OF SHY HAMMOCK CREEK

Location

StateMississippi
CountyKemper
RiverUNT OF SHY HAMMOCK CREEK
Coordinates32.87281, -88.40080

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length1,250 ft
NID Storage594 acre-ft
Max Storage594 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 7, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

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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