The Fair Watershed Structure Y-24-2 Dam, also known as Scarbrough Lake, is a vital piece of infrastructure owned by the local government in Chickasaw, Mississippi.
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Designed by the USDA NRCS and situated on TR-Fair Creek, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Completed in 1962, it has a storage capacity of 210 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.03 square miles.
This dam, with a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, is regulated and inspected by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a primary dam type of earth and core type of buttress. While its condition is currently not rated, the structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find the Fair Watershed Structure Y-24-2 Dam to be an intriguing example of sustainable infrastructure designed for the protection of communities and the environment.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TR- FAIR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Drainage Area |
1.03 |
Nid Storage |
210 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
12 |
Skuna River At Bruce
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71cfs |
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
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218cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Amory
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3330cfs |
Tombigbee River At Aberdeen Lock And Dam
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121cfs |
Tombigbee River At Bigbee
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355cfs |
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
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65cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Witch Dance Bicycle-only Campground, at milepost 234
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Witch Dance Bike Only Camping
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Paynatha Trail Head - USFS
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