Kemper County Igcc Reservoir
Kemper County Igcc Reservoir is an earth dam located in Kemper County, Mississippi, built in 2012. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kemper County Igcc Reservoir
The primary purpose of Kemper County Igcc Reservoir 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 Mississippi Power Company (public utility). It impounds the Unt Of Chickasawhay Creek.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 1,525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 71 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 22,789 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2012, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. 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 10/12/2022.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Kemper |
| River/Stream | Unt Of Chickasawhay Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.64250, -88.76306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,525 ft |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22,789 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 22,789 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,889 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 71 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 788 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MISSISSIPPI POWER COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03831 |
| Federal ID | MS03831 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |