Burnt Corn Ws Str 5 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Located in Madison, Mississippi, the Burnt Corn WS Str 5 Dam, also known as the Eden Dam, was completed in 1963 by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction on the TR- Persimmon Creek.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet with a hydraulic height of 12 feet, serving the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. With a storage capacity of 1,516 acre-feet and a drainage area of 3.13 square miles, this structure plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.

Despite its importance, the Burnt Corn WS Str 5 Dam has a hazard potential rated as low, with a poor condition assessment as of November 2017. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, posing moderate risk according to the data. The last inspection date in 2017 revealed the need for maintenance and improvement to ensure the structure's continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks in the region. Working closely with the MS Department of Environmental Quality, ongoing monitoring and management measures are essential for the long-term safety and functionality of this vital water resource infrastructure.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts focus on the sustainability of dams like the Burnt Corn WS Str 5 Dam, attention to risk assessment, maintenance, and emergency preparedness is crucial. With its historical significance and continued role in flood risk reduction, this structure serves as a reminder of the importance of proactive management and investment in water resource infrastructure to protect communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events and changing climate patterns.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

3380

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

TR- PERSIMMON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

43

Hydraulic Height

12

Drainage Area

3.13

Nid Storage

1516

Structural Height

25

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

25
       
Seasonal Comparison

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Nearby Streamflow Levels

Burnt Corn WS Str 5 DamBIG BLACK RIVER NR BENTONIA Preview Big Black River Nr Bentonia
392.0cfs
392cfs
Burnt Corn WS Str 5 DamHANGING MOSS CREEK NR JACKSON Preview Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
356.0cfs
356cfs
Burnt Corn WS Str 5 DamLYNCH CREEK AT JACKSON Preview Lynch Creek At Jackson
1100.0cfs
1100cfs
Burnt Corn WS Str 5 DamPEARL RIVER AT JACKSON Preview Pearl River At Jackson
362.0cfs
362cfs
Burnt Corn WS Str 5 DamYOCKANOOKANY RIVER NR OFAHOMA Preview Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma
73.0cfs
73cfs
Burnt Corn WS Str 5 DamPEARL RIVER NR LENA Preview Pearl River Nr Lena
448.0cfs
448cfs

Dam Data Reference

Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.
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