Bufkin Dam is an earth dam located in George County, Mississippi, built in 1992. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 432 ft long. 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 Bufkin Dam
The primary purpose of Bufkin Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Noah Bufkin (private). It impounds the Unt of Little Cedar Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 432 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 years old.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | George |
| River/Stream | Unt of Little Cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.79011, -88.52935 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 432 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 47 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Noah Bufkin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03316 |
| Federal ID | MS03316 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |