Town Creek Watershed Dam #9 dam
Town Creek Watershed Dam #9
Town Creek Watershed Dam #9, located in the city limits of Saltillo, Mississippi, stands as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along Little Sand Creek. Built in 1973 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam with a buttress core type rises 26 feet high and stretches 1,060 feet in length, providing storage of 1,860 acre-feet of water. While the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential highlight the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance.
The dam's primary purpose remains flood risk reduction, serving as a vital line of defense against potential inundation in the area. With a drainage area of 3.05 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 995 acre-feet, Town Creek Watershed Dam #9 plays a key role in mitigating the impact of heavy rainfall events on the local community. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures warrant further attention to ensure the safety and security of residents downstream.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the critical role of infrastructure like Town Creek Watershed Dam #9 in safeguarding communities from flooding events is essential. With its strategic location, significant storage capacity, and designated purpose, this dam serves as a testament to the ongoing efforts to manage and protect water resources in Mississippi. By staying informed about the dam's condition, regulatory oversight, and emergency preparedness, individuals can contribute to the preservation of this vital piece of the state's water infrastructure.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Town Creek Watershed Dam #9 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo | 153 cfs | → |
| Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown | 528 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River Nr Fulton | 834 cfs | → |
| Cummings Creek Nr Fulton | 13 cfs | → |
| Town Creek Nr Nettleton | 529 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River At Bigbee | 1,720 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Town Creek Watershed Dam #9.
Boat launches
- West Levee Service Road Itawamba County
- Ironwood Bluff Boat Ramp Access Itawamba County
- Glover Wilkins Road Monroe County
- Amory Boat Ramp Road Amory
- Tishomingo County
Track Town Creek Watershed Dam #9 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Town Creek Watershed Dam #9
Where does the data for Town Creek Watershed Dam #9 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Town Creek Watershed Dam #9.