Chunky Creek Watershed Structure 5 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Chunky Creek Watershed Structure 5 Dam, also known as Blount Lake, is a local government-owned structure in Chunky, Mississippi, designed by USDA NRCS.
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Summary
The dam, completed in 1972, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-OKAHATTA CREEK. With a dam height of 24 feet and a storage capacity of 611 acre-feet, it is classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type and soil foundation.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is state-regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its proper functioning and safety. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, its condition was assessed as fair during the last inspection in 2014. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and potentially additional risk management measures in the future.
Located within Newton County, Mississippi, the Chunky Creek Watershed Structure 5 Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area. Its presence highlights the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience efforts in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against potential water-related hazards.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR- OKAHATTA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
1.13 |
Nid Storage |
611 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Chunky Creek Watershed Structure 5 Dam