Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 12 Dam
Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 12 Dam is an earth dam located in Tippah County, Mississippi, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 12 Dam
The primary purpose of Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 12 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 Dereck Hopper (local government).
The dam stands 31 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 368 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/08/2021.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Tippah |
| Coordinates | 34.90263, -88.92035 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 368 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 368 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DERECK HOPPER |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS01874 |
| Federal ID | MS01874 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |