The Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Y-19a-09 Dam, also known as Bob Walker Pond, is a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure located in Yalobusha County, Mississippi.
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Built in 1963 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and has a storage capacity of 282 acre-feet, serving its primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the TR- Cypress Creek. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is classified as having a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment.
Managed by the local government, this dam plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks in the area and ensuring the safety of nearby communities. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Y-19a-09 Dam is designed to handle potential overflow and maintain water levels within safe limits. Despite not being currently rated for condition assessment, the dam continues to serve its intended purpose effectively and remains a key component of the water resource management infrastructure in the region.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR- CYPRESS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.76 |
Nid Storage |
282 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
19 |
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
|
25cfs |
Yalobusha River At Grenada
|
42cfs |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
30cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
34cfs |
Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville
|
13cfs |
Skuna River At Bruce
|
12cfs |