Hickahala Creek Watershed Structure Y-6-10 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Located in Tate, Mississippi, the Hickahala Creek Watershed Structure Y-6-10 is a flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1969.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a storage capacity of 101.2 acre-feet, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the tributary of Hickahala Creek. The structure is privately owned and regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the Hickahala Creek Watershed Structure Y-6-10 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area. The dam is uncontrolled, with uncontrolled outlet gates and an uncontrolled spillway type. While the structure is not currently rated for condition assessment, it undergoes inspections and is subject to regulatory oversight, permitting, and enforcement by state agencies to ensure its safety and effectiveness in flood risk reduction efforts.
Despite its simple design and limited structural features, the Hickahala Creek Watershed Structure Y-6-10 serves as a vital component in the water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. As a part of the larger Vicksburg District managed by the USDA NRCS, this structure highlights the importance of proactive flood risk reduction measures in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against the impacts of extreme weather events and climate change.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY OF HICKAHALA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.3 |
Drainage Area |
0.2 |
Nid Storage |
101.2 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch
|
112cfs |
Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville
|
13cfs |
Wolf River At Rossville
|
508cfs |
Nonconnah Creek Near Germantown
|
30cfs |
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
220cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
68cfs |
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.
Hickahala Creek Watershed Structure Y-6-10