Little Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-7-17 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
The Little Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-7-17 Dam, located in Tippah, Mississippi, was completed in 1974 and is owned by the local government.
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Summary
With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 29 feet and has a storage capacity of 264 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is inspected, permitted, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Although categorized as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, with a rating of 3 out of 5. While the condition assessment has not been rated, the dam has not been modified in recent years. The emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified, indicating a potential area for improvement in terms of preparedness and response protocols. Overall, the Little Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-7-17 Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area and is under active state oversight to ensure its effectiveness and safety for the surrounding community and environment.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Height |
29 |
Nid Storage |
264 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
29 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Hatchie River Near Walnut
|
153cfs |
Wolf River At Lagrange
|
227cfs |
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
156cfs |
Wolf River At Rossville
|
497cfs |
Hatchie River At Bolivar
|
944cfs |
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.
Little Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-7-17 Dam