Whites Creek Number 1 Dam
Whites Creek Number 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Webster County, Mississippi, built in 1992. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Whites Creek Number 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Whites Creek Number 1 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Eupora (local government). It impounds the Whites Creek near Eupora.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 2,215 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 287 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,965 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/15/2021.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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 | Webster |
| Nearest City | Eupora |
| River/Stream | Whites Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.55385, -89.27538 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,215 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,965 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,965 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,807 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 287 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 19,979 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF EUPORA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03277 |
| Federal ID | MS03277 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |