Town Creek Ws Str 59 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Town Creek WS Str 59 Dam in Lee, Mississippi, stands as a testament to flood risk reduction efforts dating back to its completion in 1960.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 30 feet and a length of 676 feet, serves a primary purpose of mitigating flood risks along the UNT of Kings Creek. With a storage capacity of 458 acre-feet and a normal storage of 123 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Town Creek WS Str 59 Dam boasts a satisfactory condition assessment as of May 2014, with a high hazard potential. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1318 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating ongoing efforts to monitor and mitigate any potential hazards. With its location in Tupelo and proximity to the Mobile District, Town Creek WS Str 59 Dam serves as a vital piece of infrastructure in safeguarding the local community against the impacts of extreme weather events and changing climate conditions.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to advocate for resilient infrastructure, Town Creek WS Str 59 Dam stands out as a crucial asset in the fight against flood risks in Lee, Mississippi. With its earth construction and buttress core type, the dam represents a blend of traditional engineering and modern risk management practices. As inspections occur every five years and the dam is regulated, permitted, and inspected by state authorities, it remains a focal point for ongoing efforts to ensure its effectiveness in protecting the community from potential inundation events.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
676 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF KINGS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
0.4 |
Nid Storage |
458 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
30 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
36cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Fulton
|
182cfs |
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
218cfs |
Cummings Creek Nr Fulton
|
26cfs |
Tombigbee River At Bigbee
|
355cfs |
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 Ws Str 59 Dam