R 1 Dam, located in Choctaw, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1999 for the primary purpose of tailings storage.
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This dam, standing at a height of 36 feet and with a length of 1535 feet, has a normal storage capacity of 705 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 1710 acre-feet. Situated on the Little Bywy Creek, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as being in a not rated condition.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, R 1 Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state authorities. With a moderate risk assessment level of 3, the dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. Despite not having a designated emergency action plan (EAP) or inundation maps prepared, the dam meets regulatory guidelines and is equipped with risk management measures in place. Overall, R 1 Dam serves as a crucial structure for managing water resources in the area while also ensuring environmental protection and safety.
Year Completed |
1999 |
Dam Length |
1535 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE BYWY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
76 |
Drainage Area |
0.9 |
Nid Storage |
1710 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
36 |
Yockanookany River Nr Kosciusko
|
45cfs |
Big Black River At West
|
223cfs |
Catalpa Creek At Mayhew
|
2940cfs |
Pearl River At Burnside
|
1070cfs |
Pearl River At Edinburg
|
182cfs |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
134cfs |