Tippah River Ws Str Lt-7-05 Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: May Lake Dam Paseur Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
The Tippah River WS Str Lt-7-05 Dam, located in Ashland, Mississippi, plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction along the Unt of Rhoden Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and stretches over 1,045 feet, providing a storage capacity of 2,322 acre-feet. Despite its vital purpose, the dam is currently assessed with poor condition and a high hazard potential, requiring regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity.
The dam, under the jurisdiction of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, operates with uncontrolled spillways and outlets, posing a moderate risk level. With a history of state regulation, inspection, and enforcement, the dam is designed to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events. However, the dam's condition assessment and hazard potential raise concerns, highlighting the importance of continued monitoring and risk management measures to safeguard the community and environment from any potential threats.
As a significant structure in the Vicksburg District, the Tippah River WS Str Lt-7-05 Dam serves as a key component in the local flood risk reduction strategy. With its historical significance and critical role in water resource management, stakeholders and climate enthusiasts alike must remain vigilant in ensuring the dam's safety and functionality to mitigate potential risks and protect the community from adverse impacts of flooding.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
1045 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF RHODEN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
26 |
Drainage Area |
4.41 |
Nid Storage |
2322 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
34 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Wolf River At Lagrange
|
227cfs |
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
156cfs |
Hatchie River Near Walnut
|
153cfs |
Wolf River At Rossville
|
497cfs |
Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch
|
104cfs |
Hatchie River At Bolivar
|
944cfs |
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.
Tippah River Ws Str Lt-7-05 Dam