The Tillatoba Creek Watershed Structure Y-17b-07 Dam, also known as Y-17b-7, is a vital piece of infrastructure in Blanche, Mississippi, designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks in the area.
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Completed in 1977, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and has a storage capacity of 378 acre-feet. Situated on the TR- Tillatoba Creek, this dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is inspected, permitted, and enforced by state authorities.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the Tillatoba Creek Watershed Structure Y-17b-07 Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in Yalobusha County. Despite not being rated for its condition, this dam continues to serve its primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between local government and state agencies to protect communities from potential water-related disasters in the region.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TR- TILLATOBA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.96 |
Nid Storage |
378 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
12 |
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
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25cfs |
Yalobusha River At Grenada
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3180cfs |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
170cfs |
Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville
|
13cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
66cfs |
Skuna River At Bruce
|
35cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Bryant - Grenada Lake
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North Abutment - Grenada Lake
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Skuna/Turkey Creek - Grenada Lake
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