Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 17 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

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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Summary

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
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.