Muddy Creek Ws Str 1 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Muddy Creek WS Str 1 Dam, located in Falkner, Mississippi, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the TR- MUDDY CREEK.
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Summary
Completed in 1971, this earth dam stands at a height of 41 feet and has a storage capacity of 2620 acre-feet, serving as a significant line of defense against potential inundation in Tippah County.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is state-regulated with regular inspections ensuring its structural integrity and functionality. Although rated as having a fair condition assessment, the dam's hazard potential is deemed significant, prompting moderate risk management measures to be in place. With a spillway type categorized as uncontrolled and an outlet gate system that follows the same principle, the dam plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction for the surrounding area.
Despite its fair condition, the Muddy Creek WS Str 1 Dam remains a vital asset in safeguarding the local community from potential flooding events. With its strategic location and purposeful design, this earth dam underscores the importance of water resource management and climate resilience efforts in ensuring the safety and well-being of residents in Tippah County, Mississippi.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Height |
41 |
River Or Stream |
TR- MUDDY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
144.1 |
Drainage Area |
1.98 |
Nid Storage |
2620 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
41 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Hatchie River Near Walnut
|
172cfs |
Wolf River At Lagrange
|
223cfs |
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
220cfs |
Hatchie River At Bolivar
|
933cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
36cfs |
Wolf River At Rossville
|
508cfs |
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.
Muddy Creek Ws Str 1 Dam