Otoucalofa Creek Str Y-15-24 Dam
Otoucalofa Creek Str Y-15-24 Dam is an earth dam located in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, built in 1996. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Otoucalofa Creek Str Y-15-24 Dam
The primary purpose of Otoucalofa Creek Str Y-15-24 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 Town Of Water Valley (local government). It impounds the Town Creek near Water Valley.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 555 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 239 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/05/2023.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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 | Yalobusha |
| Nearest City | Water Valley |
| River/Stream | Town Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.17171, -89.62072 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 555 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 239 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 239 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,189 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TOWN OF WATER VALLEY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/05/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03281 |
| Federal ID | MS03281 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |