The Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-66 Dam, also known as Bud Winfield Lake, is a local government-owned dam located in Coffeeville, Mississippi.
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Built in 1960 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and has a storage capacity of 479 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving the TR-Durden Creek in the Yalobusha County.
Regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam has a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam is inspected, permitted, and enforced by the state regularly. The spillway is uncontrolled, with an uncontrolled outlet gate, ensuring proper water flow management during high water events. Overall, the Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-66 Dam plays a vital role in protecting the local community from flooding and managing water resources effectively in the region.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR- DURDEN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
47 |
Drainage Area |
1.21 |
Nid Storage |
479 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
|
25cfs |
Yalobusha River At Grenada
|
3080cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
96cfs |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
134cfs |
Skuna River At Bruce
|
30cfs |
Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville
|
13cfs |