North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-14 Dam
Key Takeaway
North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-14 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 82.3% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 489 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 28 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03111 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-14 Dam?
North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-14 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-14 Dam?
North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-14 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-14 Dam built?
North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-14 Dam was completed in 1988, making it 38 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-14 Dam?
North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-14 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-14 Dam?
North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-14 Dam has a dam height of 26 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-14 Dam last inspected?
North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-14 Dam was last inspected on May 10, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.