Potacocawa Watershed Structure Y-31a-04 Dam
Mississippi — Carroll County — POTACOCAWA CREEK
Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Carroll |
| River | POTACOCAWA CREEK |
| Coordinates | 33.64431, -89.96553 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 605 ft |
| NID Storage | 497 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 497 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 18, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1962 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | POTACOCOWA DRAINAGE DISTRICT |
| Other Name | Hammonds Dam |
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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.