Enid Dam
Enid Dam is an earth dam located in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, built in 1952. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Enid Dam
The primary purpose of Enid 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 Usace - Vicksburg District (federal). It impounds the Yocona River near Crowder.
The dam stands 110 feet tall and stretches 8,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6,100 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,213,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 560 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/30/2023.
At 110 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Yalobusha |
| Nearest City | Crowder |
| River/Stream | Yocona River |
| Coordinates | 34.14995, -89.90581 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 110 ft |
| Dam Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,213,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,213,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6,100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 560 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 49,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Vicksburg District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS01495 |
| Federal ID | MS01495 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |