Hickahala Creek Ws Str Y-6-03 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-03 Dam, also known as Y-6-3, is a significant earth dam located in Senatobia, Tate County, Mississippi.
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Summary
Constructed in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure for the area. With a height of 25 feet and a length of 855 feet, the dam has a NID storage capacity of 128 acre-feet, providing essential protection for the surrounding community.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this dam is subject to state regulations and inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. However, a condition assessment in 2016 deemed its current state as unsatisfactory, highlighting the need for maintenance and potential upgrades to mitigate risk. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating the importance of implementing proper risk management measures to enhance its resilience.
With its strategic location on Hickahala Creek and Cathy Branch, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the area from potential flooding events. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the functionality and condition of structures like Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-03 Dam is vital in ensuring the sustainability and effectiveness of our water infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing environmental challenges.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
855 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR- HICKAHALA CR; CATHY BR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.28 |
Nid Storage |
128 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch
|
112cfs |
Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville
|
13cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
68cfs |
Nonconnah Creek Near Germantown
|
30cfs |
Wolf River At Rossville
|
508cfs |
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
220cfs |
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 Ws Str Y-6-03 Dam