Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-17 Dam
Key Takeaway
Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-17 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 | 15 ft (taller than 30.5% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 671 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02847 |
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
TILLATOBA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-17 Dam?
Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-17 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-17 Dam?
Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-17 Dam is owned by TILLATOBA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-17 Dam built?
Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-17 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-17 Dam?
Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-17 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-17 Dam?
Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-17 Dam has a dam height of 15 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-17 Dam last inspected?
Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-17 Dam was last inspected on November 20, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.