The Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Y-19a-01 Dam, also known as Pendergrass Lake, is a local government-owned earth dam located in Bruce Junction, Mississippi.
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Designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1961, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Cypress Creek. With a height of 17 feet and a storage capacity of 565 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Y-19a-01 Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. Despite not being currently rated for condition assessment, this dam continues to provide essential flood protection for the Yalobusha County area.
Located within the Vicksburg District and representing a vital piece of infrastructure in the region, the Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Y-19a-01 Dam stands as a testament to the importance of effective water resource management and climate resilience. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role of structures like this dam is crucial in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against the impacts of extreme weather events and flooding.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
CYPRESS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
1.18 |
Nid Storage |
565 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
17 |
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
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25cfs |
Yalobusha River At Grenada
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3080cfs |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
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134cfs |
Skuna River At Bruce
|
30cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
96cfs |
Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville
|
13cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Bryant - Grenada Lake
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Skuna/Turkey Creek - Grenada Lake
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North Abutment - Grenada Lake
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