Town Creek Ws Str 24 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Town Creek WS Str 24 Dam, located in Lee County, Mississippi, is a vital flood risk reduction structure on the Little Coonewah Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1970 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a storage capacity of 3365 acre-feet. Despite its importance in mitigating flood risks, the dam is currently assessed as being in poor condition, with a high hazard potential.

The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. With a spillway type categorized as uncontrolled, the dam poses a moderate risk according to assessments. The dam's inadequate condition and high hazard potential underscore the need for continued monitoring and potential rehabilitation efforts to ensure its effectiveness in protecting the surrounding community from flooding events. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Town Creek WS Str 24 Dam serves as a reminder of the critical role of infrastructure in managing water resources and mitigating climate-related risks.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

1795

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

LITTLE COONEWAH CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

85

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

6.07

Nid Storage

3365

Structural Height

31

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

31
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.