Located in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, the Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 17 Dam, also known as the Red Bud Creek Lateral Dam, was completed in 1976 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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This earth dam, standing at a height of 27 feet and a length of 2150 feet, is owned and regulated by the local government and falls under the jurisdiction of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
Designed by the USDA NRCS, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 326 acre-feet, providing crucial flood protection for the surrounding area. Despite its significant hazard potential and unsatisfactory condition assessment as of October 2019, the dam is inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 17 Dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region.
While the dam has not undergone any modifications in recent years, it remains a key component of the flood control infrastructure in the area. With the potential for moderate risk, the dam's management and maintenance are essential to mitigate any potential hazards and ensure the continued protection of the local community and environment from the impacts of extreme weather events and climate change.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
2150 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
RED BUD CREEK LATERAL |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
3.61 |
Nid Storage |
2057 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
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218cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Amory
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3330cfs |
Tombigbee River At Aberdeen Lock And Dam
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121cfs |
Tombigbee River At Bigbee
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355cfs |
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Buttahatchee River Nr Aberdeen
|
632cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Witch Dance Bike Only Camping
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Witch Dance Bicycle-only Campground, at milepost 234
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Paynatha Trail Head - USFS
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