The Burnt Corn WS Str 1 Dam in Mississippi, completed in 1963, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the TR- Burnt Corn Creek.
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Owned by the local government and designed by USDA NRCS, this earth dam with a height of 23 feet provides a storage capacity of 301 acre-feet. The dam, constructed with a buttress core on a soil foundation, has a low hazard potential and is currently in fair condition as of the last assessment in 2017.
Located in Madison County, Mississippi, the Burnt Corn WS Str 1 Dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam has been classified as having a moderate risk level. With a drainage area of 0.65 square miles, the dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region. Enthusiasts of water resource management and climate adaptation can find this structure's design and operational details fascinating for their role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding community from potential hazards.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR- BURNT CORN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.65 |
Nid Storage |
301 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
392cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
362cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
520cfs |
Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma
|
73cfs |