Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-06 Dam, also known as The Gene Standridge Dam, is a significant earth dam located in Yalobusha County, Mississippi.
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Completed in 1981 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR- Simmons Creek, with a maximum storage capacity of 352 acre-feet and a normal storage of 50 acre-feet. With a height of 23 feet and a length of 772 feet, this buttress-type structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-06 Dam is inspected every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed as being in fair condition as of May 2017. The surrounding area, with a surface area of 17.2 acres and a drainage area of 0.99 square miles, benefits from the flood risk reduction measures implemented by the dam.
As an essential component of the water management infrastructure in the region, Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-06 Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating the impact of flooding and protecting the surrounding communities. With its strategic location and design, this dam exemplifies the importance of proactive measures in addressing climate-related challenges and ensuring the sustainable use of water resources in Mississippi.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
772 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR- SIMMONS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.99 |
Nid Storage |
352 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
Yalobusha River At Grenada
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3180cfs |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
170cfs |
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
|
25cfs |
Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville
|
13cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
66cfs |
Skuna River At Bruce
|
35cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Bryant - Grenada Lake
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North Abutment - Grenada Lake
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Skuna/Turkey Creek - Grenada Lake
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