Located in Carroll County, Mississippi, the Potacocawa Watershed Structure Y-31a-20 Dam, also known as Hobgood Dam #3, is a local government-owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS.
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Completed in 1967, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR- Potacocowa Creek. With a height of 30 feet and a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the Potacocawa Watershed Structure Y-31a-20 Dam has a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. With a surface area of 5.7 acres and a drainage area of 0.44 square miles, this dam is essential for protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the role this structure plays in maintaining the ecological balance in the region.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR- POTACOCOWA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.7 |
Drainage Area |
0.44 |
Nid Storage |
160 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
Tallahatchie River At Money
|
6080cfs |
Yalobusha River At Grenada
|
3080cfs |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
134cfs |
Abiaca Creek At Cruger
|
44cfs |
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower
|
1370cfs |
Big Black River At West
|
223cfs |