Otoucalofa Creek Structure Y-15b-8 Dam

Lafayette County, Mississippi (near WATER VALLEY)

River/Stream: UNT OF SARTER CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
29 ft
Dam Length
1,535 ft
Reservoir Storage
506 acre-ft
Year Completed
1996
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
65 cfs

Condition Assessment

UnsatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-02-14

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
MS03398
State
Mississippi (MS)
Coordinates
34.21030, -89.46208
Age
30 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.