North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-12 Dam

SANDY-BURKHALTER CREEKS· Tallahatchie, Mississippi· Built 1996· Earth· 35 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-12 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 95.2% in MS)
Dam Length690 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.5K acre-ft
Normal Storage298 acre-ft
Surface Area72 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Year Completed1996 (30 years old)
NID IDMS03289

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 28, 2013
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-12 Dam?

North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-12 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-12 Dam?

North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-12 Dam is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-12 Dam built?

North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-12 Dam was completed in 1996, making it 30 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-12 Dam?

North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-12 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-12 Dam?

North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-12 Dam has a dam height of 35 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-12 Dam last inspected?

North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-12 Dam was last inspected on May 28, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.