Upper Yockanookany WS Str 1 Dam

Choctaw County, Mississippi (near ACKERMAN)

River/Stream: YOCKANOOKANY RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
755 ft
Reservoir Storage
249 acre-ft
Year Completed
1975
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
5,190 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-08-17

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MS02797
State
Mississippi (MS)
Coordinates
33.32663, -89.16824
Age
51 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.