North Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6a-14 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
The North Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6a-14 Dam, located in Tippah, Mississippi, was designed by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital tool for flood risk reduction in the area.
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Summary
Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a storage capacity of 321 acre-feet. Situated on Tippah Creek N, it falls under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring proper inspection, permitting, and enforcement measures are in place.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the North Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6a-14 Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region. Although not currently rated for condition assessment, the dam is considered to be in a satisfactory state of operation. While it features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the dam's primary purpose remains flood risk reduction, aligning with its design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
This dam's significance lies in its contribution to the overall water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area. As a part of the Vicksburg District and owned by the local government, the North Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6a-14 Dam stands as a testament to collaborative efforts towards safeguarding communities from potential flood events and ensuring the sustainable use of water resources in Mississippi.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR- TIPPAH CREEK N |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.9 |
Nid Storage |
321 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Hatchie River Near Walnut
|
153cfs |
Wolf River At Lagrange
|
227cfs |
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
156cfs |
Hatchie River At Bolivar
|
944cfs |
Wolf River At Rossville
|
497cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
23cfs |
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.
North Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6a-14 Dam