Abotlapoota Creek Ws Str Y-34-11 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
The Abotlapoota Creek WS Str Y-34-11 Dam, also known as Mccarty Dam #1, is a crucial structure located in Carroll, Mississippi, designed by the USDA NRCS to serve the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Constructed in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 44 feet and spans a length of 1249 feet, providing a storage capacity of 4610 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 10.12 square miles. The dam is situated on the Abotcaputa Creek and is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
Despite its essential role in flood risk reduction, the Abotlapoota Creek WS Str Y-34-11 Dam is currently assessed to be in poor condition, with a high hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The last inspection in May 2018 highlighted the need for maintenance and potential risk management measures to ensure the dam's continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks in the area. With its location in a region susceptible to extreme weather events, climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates should monitor the dam's condition closely and support efforts to improve its resilience to future challenges.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
1249 |
Dam Height |
44 |
River Or Stream |
ABOTCAPUTA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
81 |
Drainage Area |
10.12 |
Nid Storage |
4610 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
44 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Abiaca Creek At Cruger
|
44cfs |
Tallahatchie River At Money
|
5720cfs |
Big Black River At West
|
190cfs |
Harland Creek Nr Howard
|
3340cfs |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
98cfs |
Yalobusha River At Grenada
|
2960cfs |
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.
Abotlapoota Creek Ws Str Y-34-11 Dam