Upper Yockanookany WS Str 2 Dam

Choctaw County, Mississippi (near ACKERMAN)

River/Stream: UNT OF YOCKANOOKANY RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
21 ft
Dam Length
415 ft
Reservoir Storage
81 acre-ft
Year Completed
1979
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
3,082 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-08-17

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MS02798
State
Mississippi (MS)
Coordinates
33.31699, -89.16298
Age
47 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.