Abotlapoota Ws Str Y-34-15 Dam
Abotlapoota Ws Str Y-34-15 Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Mississippi, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Abotlapoota Ws Str Y-34-15 Dam
The primary purpose of Abotlapoota Ws Str Y-34-15 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 Abotlapoota Drainage District (local government).
The dam stands 30 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 221 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 08/16/2018.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Carroll |
| Coordinates | 33.44589, -90.06524 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 221 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 221 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | ABOTLAPOOTA DRAINAGE DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS01616 |
| Federal ID | MS01616 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |