Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-08 Dam
Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-08 Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Mississippi, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-08 Dam
The primary purpose of Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-08 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 Abiaca Watershed District (local government).
The dam stands 36 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,665 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 10/03/2019.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Carroll |
| Coordinates | 33.32869, -89.96082 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,665 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,665 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 658 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | ABIACA WATERSHED DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS01045 |
| Federal ID | MS01045 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |