Buntyn Creek WS Str Y-16a-2 Dam
Mississippi — Tallahatchie County — UNT OF SHERMAN CREEK
Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Tallahatchie |
| River | UNT OF SHERMAN CREEK |
| Coordinates | 34.10927, -90.06873 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| NID Storage | 298 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 298 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | February 3, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1962 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | MARSH BEAT DRAINAGE DISTRICT |
| Other Name | Gavrock 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.