The Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 3 Dam, also known as the Edith Smith Dam, is a local government-owned earth dam located in Monticello, Mississippi.
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Designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1976, this structure primarily serves the purpose of flood risk reduction along Clear Creek. With a height of 36 feet and a storage capacity of 2,443 acre-feet, the dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is inspected, permitted, and enforced by the state.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. The risk assessment for this structure is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk. The last inspection was conducted in March 2013, with no recent updates on emergency action plans or risk management measures. Overall, the Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 3 Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area and ensuring the safety of downstream communities.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
CLEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
4.82 |
Nid Storage |
2443 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
36 |
Pearl River Nr Rockport
|
1230cfs |
Pearl River Nr Monticello
|
1640cfs |
Homochitto River At Eddiceton
|
94cfs |
Bogue Chitto Nr Tylertown
|
1020cfs |
Strong River At D`Lo
|
286cfs |
Bayou Pierre Nr Willows
|
611cfs |