Chiwapa WS Str 29 Dam
Key Takeaway
Chiwapa WS Str 29 Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 82.3% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 770 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2011 |
| NID ID | MS00604 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CHIWAPA WATERSHED DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Chiwapa WS Str 29 Dam?
Chiwapa WS Str 29 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Chiwapa WS Str 29 Dam?
Chiwapa WS Str 29 Dam is owned by CHIWAPA WATERSHED DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chiwapa WS Str 29 Dam built?
Chiwapa WS Str 29 Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Chiwapa WS Str 29 Dam?
Chiwapa WS Str 29 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Chiwapa WS Str 29 Dam?
Chiwapa WS Str 29 Dam has a dam height of 26 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Chiwapa WS Str 29 Dam last inspected?
Chiwapa WS Str 29 Dam was last inspected on May 11, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.