Tillatoba Creek Ws Str Y-17b-05 Dam
Tillatoba Creek Ws Str Y-17b-05 Dam is an earth dam located in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tillatoba Creek Ws Str Y-17b-05 Dam
The primary purpose of Tillatoba Creek Ws Str Y-17b-05 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 24 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 663 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/11/2021.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Yalobusha |
| Coordinates | 33.96541, -89.84562 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 663 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 663 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/11/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03083 |
| Federal ID | MS03083 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |