Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-36 Dam
Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-36 Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Mississippi, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-36 Dam
The primary purpose of Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-36 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 23 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet. 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/13/2019.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Carroll |
| Coordinates | 33.31381, -90.02592 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | ABIACA WATERSHED DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 11/13/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS01624 |
| Federal ID | MS01624 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |