Otoucalofa Creek Ws Str Y-15-12 Dam is an earth dam located in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 692 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Otoucalofa Creek Ws Str Y-15-12 Dam
The primary purpose of Otoucalofa Creek Ws Str Y-15-12 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 Otoucalofa Creek Drainage District (local government). It impounds the Hanna Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 692 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 665 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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 11/05/2019.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Yalobusha |
| River/Stream | Hanna Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.17528, -89.51220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 692 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 665 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 665 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 499 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Otoucalofa Creek Drainage District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03280 |
| Federal ID | MS03280 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |