Chiwapa Watershed Structure 13 Dam
Chiwapa Watershed Structure 13 Dam is an earth dam located in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Chiwapa Watershed Structure 13 Dam
The primary purpose of Chiwapa Watershed Structure 13 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Chiwapa Watershed District (local government).
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 652 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/25/2021.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Pontotoc |
| Coordinates | 34.21701, -88.93135 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 652 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 652 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CHIWAPA WATERSHED DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS00606 |
| Federal ID | MS00606 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |