Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-60 Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Randy Schmitz Dam Ms05207 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-60 Dam, also known as the Edwards Dam, is a vital local government-owned structure situated in Calhoun, Mississippi.
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Summary
Designed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Persimmon Creek. Completed in 1960, the dam stands at a height of 17 feet, with a storage capacity of 208 acre-feet.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. While the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place, it has been deemed to meet guidelines for risk management. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the local community from potential flooding events.
Located within the Vicksburg District, the Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-60 Dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, ensuring effective water management during high flow periods. With its strategic design and purpose-driven construction, this dam is a key component of the water resource infrastructure in the region, highlighting the importance of proactive risk management and regulatory oversight to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
TR- PERSIMMON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.76 |
Nid Storage |
208 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
17 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Skuna River At Bruce
|
30cfs |
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
|
25cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
96cfs |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
134cfs |
Yalobusha River At Grenada
|
3080cfs |
Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville
|
13cfs |
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.
Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-60 Dam