Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-63 Dam
Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-63 Dam is an earth dam located in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-63 Dam
The primary purpose of Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-63 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 Mark Lapides (local government).
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 825 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 587 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 03/15/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Yalobusha |
| Coordinates | 34.03720, -89.73827 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 825 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 587 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 587 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MARK LAPIDES |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/15/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS01910 |
| Federal ID | MS01910 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |