The Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 04a Dam, located in Columbus, Mississippi, was completed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital component for flood risk reduction in the area.
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This earth dam, with a height of 29 feet, helps regulate the flow of the TR-CHUQUATONCHEE CREEK. Despite its importance in mitigating flood risks, the dam is currently in poor condition, as assessed in 2016, and is categorized as having a low hazard potential.
The dam, with a storage capacity of 1152 acre-feet, is state-regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, and measures for risk management are being evaluated. It is crucial that maintenance and repairs are conducted promptly to ensure the dam's effectiveness in flood risk reduction and to prevent any potential hazards. Water resource and climate enthusiasts should monitor the status of this essential infrastructure to safeguard the surrounding communities and ecosystems.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR- CHUQUATONCHEE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
2.46 |
Nid Storage |
1152 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
54cfs |
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
18cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Amory
|
3330cfs |
Tombigbee River At Bigbee
|
297cfs |
Tombigbee River At Aberdeen Lock And Dam
|
1930cfs |
Skuna River At Bruce
|
12cfs |