Muddy Creek Ws Str 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Tippah County, Mississippi, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 41 ft41 ft tall, taller than 87% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Muddy Creek Ws Str 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Muddy Creek Ws Str 1 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 41 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 144 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,620 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 05/10/2023.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Tippah |
| Coordinates | 34.79441, -88.95020 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,620 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,620 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,397 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 144 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS01875 |
| Federal ID | MS01875 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |