Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-01 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 9, 2025
The Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-01 Dam, also known as Kimes Dam, is a local government-owned dam located in Cruger, Mississippi.
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Summary
Built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 36 feet and has a storage capacity of 1429 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding from the Fisher Branch river.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is state-regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a low hazard potential and a risk assessment rating of moderate, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region. While the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, it is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor its maintenance and upkeep to continue serving its flood risk reduction purpose effectively.
Situated within the Vicksburg District, the Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-01 Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for the local community. Although it lacks certain detailed data such as spillway width and inspection frequency, its presence is significant for safeguarding the area against potential floods. As climate change continues to impact water resources, understanding and monitoring dams like this one become increasingly important for ensuring the resilience of our water infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
FISHER BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
3.35 |
Nid Storage |
1429 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
36 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Abiaca Creek At Cruger
|
44cfs |
Harland Creek Nr Howard
|
3340cfs |
Tallahatchie River At Money
|
4270cfs |
Big Black River At West
|
158cfs |
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower
|
704cfs |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
28cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-01 Dam