Yellow Rabbit Creek Ws Str Lt-5-8 (Tippah River) Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Yellow Rabbit Creek WS Str Lt-5-8 is a federally-owned water structure located in Benton, Mississippi, along the Tippah River.
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Summary
Managed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam was completed in 1960 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. With a dam height of 21 feet and a storage capacity of 688 acre-feet, it serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
The dam is situated on the UNT of Yellow Rabbit Creek and covers a drainage area of 2.21 square miles. Despite its relatively low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the structure has not been rated for its condition. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet and outlet gates that are also uncontrolled. While there are no associated structures or locks, the dam's primary design is buttress, with a soil foundation supporting its 659-foot length.
With the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality overseeing its regulatory compliance, Yellow Rabbit Creek WS Str Lt-5-8 remains a crucial component in the regional flood risk management strategy. Its presence ensures the safety and security of the local community, while also highlighting the collaborative efforts between federal and state agencies in safeguarding water resources and adapting to the challenges of a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
659 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF YELLOW RABBIT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
2.21 |
Nid Storage |
688 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
21 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Wolf River At Lagrange
|
227cfs |
Hatchie River Near Walnut
|
153cfs |
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
156cfs |
Wolf River At Rossville
|
497cfs |
Hatchie River At Bolivar
|
944cfs |
Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch
|
104cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Yellow Rabbit Creek Ws Str Lt-5-8 (Tippah River)