Located in Calhoun, Mississippi, the Persimmon Creek Structure Y-21-10 Dam, also known as the Edwards Dam, was completed in 1957 by the USDA NRCS.
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This earth dam, standing at 21 feet tall, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Brushy Creek. Operated by the local government, the dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
With a storage capacity of 420 acre-feet, the Persimmon Creek Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, and its foundation consists of soil. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, it meets the guidelines for emergency action preparedness. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the significance of this structure in mitigating flood risks in the region and its contribution to environmental conservation efforts.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR- BRUSHY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.84 |
Nid Storage |
420 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
21 |
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