The Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-25a Dam, also known as Whatley Dam, is a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure located in Rising Sun, Carroll County, Mississippi.
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Built in 1970 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and has a storage capacity of 224 acre-feet. It is designed to protect the TR- Pelucia Creek watershed from potential flooding events, with a low hazard potential rating and a moderate risk assessment.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this dam is state-regulated and inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The primary purpose of the Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-25a Dam is flood risk reduction, serving as a vital component of the local water resource management system. With a buttress core type and soil foundation, this dam plays a key role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding, highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure for climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TR- PELUCIA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.53 |
Nid Storage |
224 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
34 |
Abiaca Creek At Cruger
|
44cfs |
Tallahatchie River At Money
|
5720cfs |
Big Black River At West
|
190cfs |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
98cfs |
Yalobusha River At Grenada
|
2960cfs |
Harland Creek Nr Howard
|
3340cfs |