Located in Lee, Mississippi, the Town Creek WS Str 46a Dam is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks along Kings Creek.
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Completed in 1971, this earth dam stands at 25 feet high with a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a length of 6200 feet. It provides a maximum storage capacity of 3580 acre-feet and serves as a critical resource for the local government in Tupelo.
With a high hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam is under the regulatory oversight of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. Despite its age, the Town Creek WS Str 46a Dam continues to effectively manage water levels and protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the strategic design and purposeful construction of this essential flood risk reduction infrastructure in Mississippi.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
6200 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
KINGS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
70 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
4.7 |
Nid Storage |
3580 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
36cfs |
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
218cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Fulton
|
182cfs |
Cummings Creek Nr Fulton
|
26cfs |
Tombigbee River At Bigbee
|
355cfs |