Town Creek Watershed Structure 28 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Town Creek Watershed Structure 28 Dam, also known as Town Creek Dam 28, is a local government-owned structure located in Fairfield, Mississippi.
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Summary
Completed in 1975 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 32 feet high and spans a length of 1450 feet, with a storage capacity of 697 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving to protect the surrounding area from potential inundation during periods of heavy rainfall.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with state standards. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the hazard potential is considered significant, prompting moderate risk management measures to mitigate potential threats. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow from the TR-Town Creek and Franklin Creek watersheds.
Despite its age, Town Creek Watershed Structure 28 Dam continues to serve its purpose effectively, highlighting the importance of proper infrastructure for water resource management and flood control in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role of such structures in mitigating risks and promoting environmental resilience is key to ensuring the safety and well-being of communities downstream.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
1450 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR- TOWN CREEK; FRANKLIN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
1.45 |
Nid Storage |
697 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
36cfs |
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
220cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Fulton
|
182cfs |
Cummings Creek Nr Fulton
|
26cfs |
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
218cfs |
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.
Town Creek Watershed Structure 28 Dam