Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-28 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-28 Dam, also known as Carpenter Dam #1, is a local government-owned structure located in Rising Sun, Mississippi.
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Summary
This earth dam, constructed in 1969 by USDA NRCS, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR- Pelucia Creek. With a height of 28 feet and a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating potential flooding in the area.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the Pelucia Watershed Dam is state-regulated and subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. Despite being classified as low hazard potential and not yet rated for condition assessment, this dam remains a significant asset in the region's water resource management efforts.
This dam, located in Carroll County, Mississippi, is associated with no other structures and has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-28 Dam continues to play a vital role in flood risk reduction for the local community and demonstrates the importance of effective water resource infrastructure in mitigating the impacts of climate variability.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR- PELUCIA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.35 |
Nid Storage |
68 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Black River At West
|
223cfs |
Abiaca Creek At Cruger
|
44cfs |
Tallahatchie River At Money
|
6080cfs |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
134cfs |
Harland Creek Nr Howard
|
3340cfs |
Yalobusha River At Grenada
|
3080cfs |
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.
Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-28 Dam