Town Creek Dam Number 8 Dam
Town Creek Dam Number 8 Dam is an earth dam located in Lee County, Mississippi, built in 2005. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Town Creek Dam Number 8 Dam
The primary purpose of Town Creek Dam Number 8 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 owned by James S. Gamble (local government). It impounds the Tulip Creek near Tupelo City Limits.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 1,655 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 66 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,306 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 2005, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/22/2021.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Mississippi dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lee |
| Nearest City | Tupelo City Limits |
| River/Stream | Tulip Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.32069, -88.61667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,655 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,306 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,306 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 66 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,594 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | JAMES S. GAMBLE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03734 |
| Federal ID | MS03734 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |