Upper Leaf Watershed Structure 5 Dam, located in Raleigh, Mississippi, was completed in 1985 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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This earth dam, with a height of 29 feet and a storage capacity of 3640 acre-feet, plays a crucial role in mitigating flood hazards in the Smith County area. Designed by E. Wells of NRCS, the dam is regulated and inspected by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to ensure its structural integrity and functionality.
With a drainage area of 566.88 square miles, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure for managing water resources in the region. Its spillway type is uncontrolled, and its hazard potential is classified as low, with a fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in 2014. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to uphold its effectiveness in flood risk reduction. Climate and water resource enthusiasts would find Upper Leaf Watershed Structure 5 Dam as a significant piece of infrastructure contributing to the overall resilience of the local watershed.
Year Completed |
1985 |
Dam Height |
29 |
Surface Area |
62 |
Drainage Area |
566.88 |
Nid Storage |
3640 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
29 |
Tallahala Creek At Waldrup
|
164cfs |
Strong River At D`Lo
|
286cfs |
South Canal Tuscolameta Creek Nr Walnut Grove
|
8cfs |
Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove
|
401cfs |
Leaf River Nr Collins
|
349cfs |
Chunky River Nr Chunky
|
301cfs |