Dry Creek Watershed Structure 1 Dam in Mississippi, designed by USDA NRCS, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure in the Covington county.
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Completed in 1969, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a storage capacity of 494 acre-feet. The dam is primarily regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and undergoes state permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards.
Located in Lone Star, Mississippi, along the Dry Creek, this dam is classified as a low hazard potential structure with a fair condition assessment. While it has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the dam has been deemed to have a moderate risk level. The risk management measures for the dam are not specified, but its primary purpose of flood risk reduction underscores its importance in protecting the surrounding area from potential water-related disasters. With its critical role in managing water resources and mitigating flooding risks, Dry Creek Watershed Structure 1 Dam stands as a testament to effective infrastructure design and management in the face of changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
DRY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.89 |
Nid Storage |
494 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
Leaf River Nr Collins
|
213cfs |
Okatoma Creek At Sanford
|
127cfs |
Strong River At D`Lo
|
93cfs |
Pearl River Nr Monticello
|
1040cfs |
Pearl River Nr Rockport
|
678cfs |
Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg
|
166cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Dry Creek Water Park
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Lake Mike Conner
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Okatoma Water Park
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