Chunky Creek Watershed Structure 18 Dam

Neshoba, Mississippi· Built 1972· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Chunky Creek Watershed Structure 18 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 70.2% in MS)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage646 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDMS00626

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 13, 2014
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Chunky Creek Watershed Structure 18 Dam?

Chunky Creek Watershed Structure 18 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Chunky Creek Watershed Structure 18 Dam?

Chunky Creek Watershed Structure 18 Dam is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Chunky Creek Watershed Structure 18 Dam built?

Chunky Creek Watershed Structure 18 Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Chunky Creek Watershed Structure 18 Dam?

Chunky Creek Watershed Structure 18 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 Chunky Creek Watershed Structure 18 Dam?

Chunky Creek Watershed Structure 18 Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Chunky Creek Watershed Structure 18 Dam last inspected?

Chunky Creek Watershed Structure 18 Dam was last inspected on March 13, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.