Tallahaga Creek Structure 12 Dam

Winston, Mississippi· Built 1976· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Tallahaga Creek Structure 12 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 73.7% in MS)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage3.5K acre-ft
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDMS02834

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: April 24, 2014
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 Tallahaga Creek Structure 12 Dam?

Tallahaga Creek Structure 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 Tallahaga Creek Structure 12 Dam?

Tallahaga Creek Structure 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 Tallahaga Creek Structure 12 Dam built?

Tallahaga Creek Structure 12 Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Tallahaga Creek Structure 12 Dam?

Tallahaga Creek Structure 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 Tallahaga Creek Structure 12 Dam?

Tallahaga Creek Structure 12 Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Tallahaga Creek Structure 12 Dam last inspected?

Tallahaga Creek Structure 12 Dam was last inspected on April 24, 2014. 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.