Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 24 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 24 Dam, located in Corinth, Mississippi, along May's Creek, is a crucial infrastructure managed by the local government to mitigate flood risks in the region.
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Summary
Constructed in 1976 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 36 feet, providing a storage capacity of 3728 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition has not been officially rated, indicating a need for further evaluation and maintenance.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 24 Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this buttress dam serves as a vital component in managing water resources and protecting the surrounding communities from potential inundation. Although the dam has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, its overall risk management measures and emergency preparedness are yet to be fully assessed and updated.
As part of the Memphis District within the USACE, Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 24 Dam plays a significant role in safeguarding the local area from flooding events and ensuring water resource sustainability. With its strategic location and design features, this dam stands as a testament to effective watershed management and the collaborative efforts of various agencies in safeguarding the environment and enhancing climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
MAY'S CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
5.42 |
Nid Storage |
3728 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
36 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Hatchie River Near Walnut
|
153cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
23cfs |
Bear Creek At Bishop
|
4330cfs |
Horse Creek Near Savannah
|
87cfs |
Red Bud Creek Nr Moores Mill
|
12cfs |
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.
Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 24 Dam