Rowsey Dam is an earth dam located in Panola County, Mississippi, built in 2000. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 870 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 Rowsey Dam
The primary purpose of Rowsey Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Unt of Yocona River.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 870 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 109 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 years old.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Panola |
| River/Stream | Unt of Yocona River |
| Coordinates | 34.17166, -90.04442 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 870 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,573 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03468 |
| Federal ID | MS03468 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |