Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-02 Dam

Carroll County, Mississippi (near NORTH CARROLLTON TOWN CENTER)

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
33 ft
Dam Length
1,310 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,583 acre-ft
Year Completed
1965
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

UnsatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-02-24

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Unsatisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MS01052
State
Mississippi (MS)
Coordinates
33.53154, -89.88730
Age
61 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.