Tuscumbia Ws Str Number 36 Dam
Tuscumbia Ws Str Number 36 Dam is an earth dam located in Prentiss County, Mississippi, built in 1988. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Tuscumbia Ws Str Number 36 Dam
The primary purpose of Tuscumbia Ws Str Number 36 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 Tuscumbia River Water Management District (local government). It impounds the Kings Creek near Booneville.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 2,450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 173 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,438 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 years old.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/10/2023.
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 | Prentiss |
| Nearest City | Booneville |
| River/Stream | Kings Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.69454, -88.59164 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,438 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,438 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 839 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 173 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TUSCUMBIA RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03181 |
| Federal ID | MS03181 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |