Shammack Creek Watershed Structure 1 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Shammack Creek Watershed Structure 1 Dam, located in Giles, Kemper County, Mississippi, is a vital piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to manage flood risk in the area.
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Summary
Completed in 1962, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a storage capacity of 799 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a crucial element in protecting the local community from potential water-related disasters.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this dam is state-regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for this dam is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and management measures. Although it currently holds a "Not Rated" condition assessment, the dam plays a key role in safeguarding the surrounding area from the impacts of extreme weather events and changing climate patterns.
As a part of the Natural Resources Conservation Service's portfolio, the Shammack Creek Watershed Structure 1 Dam is an essential component in the overall water resource management strategy in Mississippi. With its strategic location along the TR- SHY HAMMOCK CREEK, this dam serves as a critical resource in protecting the local ecosystem and community from the adverse effects of flooding, showcasing the importance of sustainable infrastructure development in the face of climate change.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR- SHY HAMMOCK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
1.64 |
Nid Storage |
799 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
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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.
Shammack Creek Watershed Structure 1 Dam