Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-10 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-10 Dam, located in Lafayette, Mississippi, stands as a crucial component in flood risk reduction efforts along the TR- Little Tallahatchie River.
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Summary
Built in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam with a height of 23 feet serves as a vital flood control measure in the region. With a storage capacity of 312 acre-feet, the dam plays a significant role in mitigating potential flooding and protecting the surrounding community.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is state-regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The primary purpose of Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-10 Dam is flood risk reduction, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Although not currently rated for its condition, the dam remains a critical asset in safeguarding the area against potential flood events and ensuring the safety of residents in Abbeville and beyond.
As part of the Vicksburg District under the USACE, Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-10 Dam is an essential infrastructure project that highlights the importance of water resource management and climate resilience. With its strategic location and design, the dam serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts between federal, state, and local agencies in protecting communities from natural disasters and promoting sustainable development practices in the region.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR- LITTLE TALLAHATCHIE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.73 |
Nid Storage |
312 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
156cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
96cfs |
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
|
25cfs |
Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville
|
13cfs |
Skuna River At Bruce
|
30cfs |
Wolf River At Lagrange
|
227cfs |
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.
Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-10 Dam