Tuckaway Lake Dam, located in Tibbee, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Constructed in 1960, this Earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 400 acre-feet on the Biba Wita Creek. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Despite its low hazard potential, Tuckaway Lake Dam has a moderate risk assessment of 3 due to its condition being unrated. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks or drainage area specified. With a risk management plan yet to be detailed, the dam's Emergency Action Plan status, inundation maps, and emergency contacts remain unknown. As a water resource and climate enthusiast, the curiosity surrounding the condition assessment, maintenance measures, and potential risks of Tuckaway Lake Dam creates an intriguing case study for further exploration and analysis.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
BIBA WITA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
400 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
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