Tillatoba Creek Ws Str Y-17b-06 Dam
Tillatoba Creek Ws Str Y-17b-06 Dam is an earth dam located in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, built in 1981. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Tillatoba Creek Ws Str Y-17b-06 Dam
The primary purpose of Tillatoba Creek Ws Str Y-17b-06 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 23 feet tall and stretches 772 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 352 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/09/2021.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Yalobusha |
| Nearest City | Tillatoba |
| Coordinates | 33.98759, -89.84952 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 772 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 352 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 352 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/09/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03084 |
| Federal ID | MS03084 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |