Otoucalofa Creek Y-15-1 Dam, also known as Dam No.
Wind
Humidity
1, is a vital structure located in Calhoun, Mississippi, designed by USDA NRCS. Completed in 1994, the dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction for the surrounding area, particularly along the Otoucalofa Creek. This earth-type dam stands at a height of 23 feet and spans a length of 895 feet, providing a storage capacity of 539 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 67 acre-feet.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam has a high hazard potential and an unsatisfactory condition assessment as of the last inspection in January 2018. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam lacks certain emergency preparedness measures and updated contact information. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, Otoucalofa Creek Y-15-1 Dam serves as a critical infrastructure for flood control in the region, highlighting the importance of ongoing maintenance and risk management for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
1994 |
Dam Length |
895 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
OTOUCALOFA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25.8 |
Drainage Area |
1.74 |
Nid Storage |
539 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
Skuna River At Bruce
|
30cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
96cfs |
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
|
25cfs |
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
156cfs |
Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville
|
13cfs |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
134cfs |