The Buntyn Creek Watershed Structure Y-16a-4 Dam, also known as Lake Martha Dam, is a key component of flood risk reduction efforts in the Tallahatchie County of Mississippi.
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Owned by the local government and regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this earth dam was completed in 1958 by the USDA NRCS. With a height of 40 feet and a length of 825 feet, the dam provides critical protection along the Robinson Bayou, with a storage capacity of 1817 acre-feet.
Despite its fair condition assessment, the dam has a high hazard potential and a moderate risk rating. It features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, and is inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The primary purpose of the Buntyn Creek Watershed Structure Y-16a-4 Dam is to mitigate flood risks for the surrounding area, making it a vital piece of infrastructure in the region's water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
825 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
ROBINSON BAYOU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
3.73 |
Nid Storage |
1817 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
40 |