Tillatoba Creek Ws Str Y-17b-08 Dam
Tillatoba Creek Ws Str Y-17b-08 Dam is an earth dam located in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Tillatoba Creek Ws Str Y-17b-08 Dam
The primary purpose of Tillatoba Creek Ws Str Y-17b-08 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is local government-owned.
The dam stands 8 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 513 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/09/2021.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Yalobusha |
| Coordinates | 34.03072, -89.83564 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 513 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 513 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 06/09/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02830 |
| Federal ID | MS02830 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |