Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-08 Dam

Yalobusha, Mississippi· Built 1977· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-08 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.4% in MS)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage513 acre-ft
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDMS02830

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: June 9, 2021
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 Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-08 Dam?

Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-08 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 Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-08 Dam?

Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-08 Dam is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-08 Dam built?

Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-08 Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-08 Dam?

Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-08 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 Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-08 Dam?

Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-08 Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-08 Dam last inspected?

Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-08 Dam was last inspected on June 9, 2021. 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.