Otoucalofa Creek WS Str Y-15-12 Dam, also known as Otoucalofa Dam No.
Wind
Humidity
12, is a local government-owned structure located in Water Valley, Mississippi. Built in 1996 by the USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Hanna Creek. With a height of 26 feet and a length of 692 feet, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 124 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 665 acre-feet.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is regulated and inspected by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 499 cubic feet per second. The risk assessment for Otoucalofa Creek WS Str Y-15-12 Dam is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to ensure its continued safety and functionality. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a significant infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the Yalobusha County area.
Year Completed |
1996 |
Dam Length |
692 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
HANNA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
31.7 |
Drainage Area |
2.6 |
Nid Storage |
665 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
96cfs |
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
|
25cfs |
Skuna River At Bruce
|
30cfs |
Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville
|
13cfs |
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
156cfs |
Yalobusha River At Grenada
|
3080cfs |