Oktibbeha County Lake Dam, located in Starkville, Mississippi, serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, recreation, and providing a habitat for fish and wildlife.
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Built in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet with a hydraulic height of 32 feet and a structural height of 43 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 10,430 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 3,406 acre-feet and a surface area of 479 acres.
The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is inspected regularly, with the last inspection conducted in March 2021. It has a high hazard potential and was assessed to be in unsatisfactory condition during the same inspection. Despite its risks, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and providing recreational opportunities in the area.
With a drainage area of 17.74 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 9,305 cubic feet per second, Oktibbeha County Lake Dam is a significant structure along the Biba Wita Creek. Despite its age and condition assessment, the dam continues to be a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and management of such critical infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
4000 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
BIBA WITA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
479 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
17.74 |
Nid Storage |
10430 |
Structural Height |
43 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
43 |
Catalpa Creek At Mayhew
|
2940cfs |
Tombigbee River At Stennis Lock And Dam
|
2610cfs |
Luxapallila Creek Nr Columbus
|
525cfs |
Tombigbee River At Aberdeen Lock And Dam
|
121cfs |
Noxubee River At Macon
|
147cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Amory
|
3330cfs |