GOMESA Application Details
- Internal Project Number
- 281401
- 1. Title of Project
- Diamondhead Drainage, Flood Prevention & Water Quality Improvement Project Phase IV
- 2. Location of Project
- Bank Stabilization Project coordinates: various
- 3. Requesting Organization
- City of Diamondhead
- 4a. Name
- Jon McCraw
- 4b. Position
- 4c. Phone Number
- 2282224626
- 4d. Fax Number
- 4e. Address Line 1
- 5000 Diamondhead Circle
- 4e. Address Line 2
- 4e. City, State Zip
- Diamondhead, Mississippi
- 4f. Email
- jmccraw@diamondhead.ms.gov
- 5. FundingRequested
- $2,000,000
- Awarded Amount:
- 6. Other State or Federal Funding Sources
- Yes
- 7a. Amount of Additional Funds
- $2,000,000
- 7b. Source of Additional Funds
- GOMESA FY26
- 8. Total Project Funds Amount
- $4,000,000
- 9. Project Description/Overview
- The City of Diamondhead is seeking additional GOMESA funding from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources to continue the Diamondhead Drainage, Flood Prevention & Water Quality Improvement Project Phase IV. The continuation of this project will address drainage ditches and utility crossing that are critical components to Diamondhead's watershed drainage program. Specific to Watershed A (the largest watershed in the City of Diamondhead). The project consists of continuing to address the neglected drainage infrastructure withing the city. This project will provide improvements, wetland restoration and improve detention facilities to reduce flooding, improve water quality and preserve downstream wetland and estuarine habitats. The continuation of this project will improve water flow characteristics, reduce the future possibility of flooding of roadways and homes in the area, improve water quality downstream and extend runoff times.
- 10. Project Goals/Objectives
- The continued bank stabilization project has the following goals and objects: To reduce the erosion issues on the large natural streams throughout the city. The second area that the city wants to concentrate the work are streams are generally located between Iona and Kiko Streets, as well as Apelehama Circle/Road. The streams are heavily vegetated which is problematic for inspection and maintenance. Along with restoration of the natural streams, this project includes obtain additional easement along these streams to allow for maintenance access now, and in the future. Many of these locations have abrupt changes of direction with minimal to no bank protection. Hydraulic analysis at the problem areas indicate that reinforced erosion control products could be used for bank protection.
- 11. Which of the following authorized uses set forth in the GOMESA Act does this project fall under?
- (A) Projects and activities for the purpose of coastal protection, including conservation, coastal restoration, hurricane protection, and infrastructure directly affected by coastal wetlands losses
- Yes: The proposed drainage improvements identified in this project will have a direct positive impact on coastal wetland losses by reducing stream bank and wetland erosion along the major drainageways within Diamondhead. Additionally, the reduction in sedimentation will improve water quality in receiving streams and estuaries.
- (B) Mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife, or natural resources.
- Yes: The City of Diamondhead drains into Rotten Bayou, the Jordan River, and tributaries to St. Louis Bay. These drainage projects will reduce erosion and improve water quality downstream which directly impacts natural resources in our bays and estuaries.
- (C) Implementation of a federally-approved marine, coastal, or conservation management plan.
- Yes: The proposed project is implementing recommendations made from the Hancock County Watershed-Based Stormwater Assessment and Management Plan, a comprehensive conservation management plan for Hancock County.
- (D) Mitigation of the impact of Outer Continental Shelf activities through funding of onshore infrastructure projects.
- Yes: The City of Diamondhead drains into Rotten Bayou, the Jordan River, and tributaries to St. Louis Bay. These drainage projects will reduce erosion and improve water quality downstream which directly impacts natural resources in our bays and estuaries.
- 12. Project Timetable/Milestones
- Bank Stabilization Implementation Period: One Year Design and Permitting: Six Months Construction: 18 Months Estimated Schedule: July 1, 2027 – December 30, 2028
- 13. Project Timing
- Short-term
- 14. Current status of architectural/engineering plans & specifications for this project (if applicable):
- In Progress Funds Not Budgeted
- 15. In what way does this project meet the goals and objectives of the Department of Marine Resources, which includes enhancing, protecting and conserving the marine interest of Mississippi for present and future generations?
- Diamondhead Drainage, Flood Prevention & Water Quality Improvement Project Phase IV in Hancock County will continue the major drainage infrastructure improvement project started in Diamondhead. This project meets the following Mississippi Department of Marine Resources criteria: activities for the purposes of coastal protection, including conservation, coastal restoration, hurricane protection and infrastructure directly affected by coastal wetland losses; and implementation of a federally-approved marine, coastal or comprehensive conservation management plan. The Diamondhead Drainage, Flood Prevention & Water Quality Improvement Project Phase IV will provide significant drainage infrastructure improvements that will provide future hurricane protection and infrastructure directly affected by coastal wetland losses. The project will also all the city future access to these major streams to provide continued maintenance. The proposed project is also implementing recommendations made from the Hancock County Watershed-Based Stormwater Assessment and Management Plan, a comprehensive conservation management plan for Hancock County.
- 16. Estimated Years To Completion
- 2
- 17. Estimated Completion Date
- 12/31/2028
- Budget:
- Salaries,Wages, Fringe
- $0
- Travel
- $0
- Architecture & Engineering
- $300,000
- Legal
- $0
- Consulting
- $0
- Construction
- $1,500,000
- Site Work
- $0
- Equipment
- $0
- Indirects
- $0
- Other
- $200,000
- Total
- $2,000,000
- Application Submission Date
- 06/17/2026
- Fiscal Year
- 2028
- Project Status
- Application Status
- Submitted
- Meets Criteria
- Internal Notes:
- Attachments:
- https://gomesa.dmr.ms.gov/attachments/GOMESA_1401_Attachment.pdf
- Hyperlink:
- Attachments