Chunky River Watershed Structure 25 Dam
Key Takeaway
Chunky River Watershed Structure 25 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 78.4% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 462 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02909 |
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
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Chunky River Watershed Structure 25 Dam?
Chunky River Watershed Structure 25 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 Watershed Structure 25 Dam?
Chunky River Watershed Structure 25 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 River Watershed Structure 25 Dam built?
Chunky River Watershed Structure 25 Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Watershed Structure 25 Dam?
Chunky River Watershed Structure 25 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 Watershed Structure 25 Dam?
Chunky River Watershed Structure 25 Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Watershed Structure 25 Dam last inspected?
Chunky River Watershed Structure 25 Dam was last inspected on March 13, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.