Chunky River Ws Str 47 Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Tucker Dam Okahatta Creek Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Chunky River WS Str 47 Dam, located in Newton, Mississippi, is a vital structure managed by the local government to mitigate flood risks along the Okahatta Creek.
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Summary
Constructed in 1976 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a storage capacity of 828 acre-feet, primarily serving the purpose of flood risk reduction. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
Despite its critical role in flood control, Chunky River WS Str 47 Dam has been assessed as having a high hazard potential and an unsatisfactory condition as of March 2016. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in July 2011, indicating room for improvement in emergency preparedness measures. It is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the risk assessment and management measures for this dam to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the preservation of the local ecosystem along Okahatta Creek.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
OKAHATTA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
1.49 |
Nid Storage |
828 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
21 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
South Canal Tuscolameta Creek Nr Walnut Grove
|
8cfs |
Chunky River Nr Chunky
|
301cfs |
Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove
|
401cfs |
Pearl River At Edinburg
|
202cfs |
Pearl River At Burnside
|
1070cfs |
Pearl River Nr Carthage
|
277cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Chunky River Ws Str 47 Dam