Chiwapa Watershed Structure 1 Dam
Chiwapa Watershed Structure 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Chiwapa Watershed Structure 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Chiwapa Watershed Structure 1 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 Chiwapa Watershed District (local government).
The dam stands 32 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,961 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Pontotoc |
| Coordinates | 34.17149, -88.97558 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,961 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,961 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CHIWAPA WATERSHED DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS00610 |
| Federal ID | MS00610 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |