Potacocawa Watershed Structure Y-31a-06 Dam
Potacocawa Watershed Structure Y-31a-06 Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Mississippi, built in 1965. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Potacocawa Watershed Structure Y-31a-06 Dam
The primary purpose of Potacocawa Watershed Structure Y-31a-06 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 Tommy Fisackerly (local government). It impounds the Greasy Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,106 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/26/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Mississippi dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Carroll |
| River/Stream | Greasy Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.63355, -89.94346 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TOMMY FISACKERLY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS01075 |
| Federal ID | MS01075 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |