Tippah River Ws Str Lt-7-07 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Tippah River WS Str Lt-7-07 Dam, located in Hickory Flat, Mississippi, is a vital structure owned by the local government for flood risk reduction purposes.
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Summary
Built in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and spans 1000 feet along the TR- Tippah River. Despite its critical role in mitigating flood hazards, the dam is currently rated as having a high hazard potential and poor condition assessment.
The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement mechanisms in place. Although it has a normal storage capacity of 0 acre-feet, the dam can hold up to 1769 acre-feet of water. Due to its uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates, the dam poses a moderate risk level and undergoes inspections every 5 years. With its location in Benton County and the Vicksburg District, the Tippah River WS Str Lt-7-07 Dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the region.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR- TIPPAH RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
4.7 |
Nid Storage |
1769 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
156cfs |
Hatchie River Near Walnut
|
153cfs |
Wolf River At Lagrange
|
227cfs |
Wolf River At Rossville
|
497cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
23cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
96cfs |
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-7-07 Dam