Senatobia Creek Watershed Structure Y 7 08 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
The Senatobia Creek Watershed Structure Y 7 08 Dam, also known as Y-7-8, is a local government-owned dam in Mississippi that was completed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
The primary purpose of this Earth-type dam is flood risk reduction, with a dam height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 210 acre-feet. Located in Panola County, Mississippi, the dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is inspected and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and functionality.
This low-hazard dam with a moderate risk assessment rating plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the Senatobia Creek watershed, which includes the TR-Senatobia Creek and Wilburn Creek. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the dam serves to protect the surrounding areas from potential flooding events. Despite not having a formal condition assessment, the dam is maintained and monitored by state agencies to meet regulatory standards and ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction.
As a key infrastructure in the Memphis District, the Senatobia Creek Watershed Structure Y 7 08 Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in the region. Through state oversight and regulatory measures, this dam plays a vital role in safeguarding local communities and natural habitats from the impacts of extreme weather events and flooding, highlighting the critical intersection between water resources and climate adaptation efforts in Mississippi.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR- SENATOBIA CR; WILBURN CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.56 |
Nid Storage |
210 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Senatobia Creek Watershed Structure Y 7 08 Dam