The Bogue Watershed Structure Y-30-090 Dam, also known as Howard Dam, is a flood risk reduction earth dam located in Grenada, Mississippi.
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Constructed in 1961 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 16 feet and has a storage capacity of 209 acre-feet. It is designed to control the flow of TR- Little Bogue Creek -OS, providing essential flood control measures for the surrounding area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the community from potential flooding events. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the Bogue Watershed Structure Y-30-090 Dam is an important piece of infrastructure that contributes to the overall water resource management in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience will find this dam to be a fascinating example of how engineering solutions can effectively mitigate flood risks in vulnerable areas.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TR- LITTLE BOGUE CREEK -OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.63 |
Nid Storage |
209 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
16 |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
134cfs |
Yalobusha River At Grenada
|
3080cfs |
Skuna River At Bruce
|
30cfs |
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
|
25cfs |
Big Black River At West
|
223cfs |
Tallahatchie River At Money
|
6080cfs |