Chunky River Number 14a Dam
Key Takeaway
Chunky River Number 14a Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 82.3% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,546 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 78 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03291 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
CHUNKY RIVER MASTER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Chunky River Number 14a Dam?
Chunky River Number 14a 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 River Number 14a Dam?
Chunky River Number 14a Dam is owned by CHUNKY RIVER MASTER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chunky River Number 14a Dam built?
Chunky River Number 14a Dam was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 River Number 14a Dam?
Chunky River Number 14a 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 River Number 14a Dam?
Chunky River Number 14a 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 Chunky River Number 14a Dam last inspected?
Chunky River Number 14a Dam was last inspected on April 9, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.