Murray Creek Watershed Structure Y-13a-2 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Murray Creek Watershed Structure Y-13a-2 Dam, located in Lafayette, Mississippi, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction measure along the TR- Murray Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1974 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 27 feet in height and spans 947 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 301 acre-feet. Despite its relatively low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition remains unrated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding events. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam's primary purpose remains focused on flood risk reduction, with a normal storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 1.1 square miles and a surface area of 11 acres, the dam provides essential protection for the community of Taylor and the wider Lafayette County.
As an integral part of the region's water resource management infrastructure, the Murray Creek Watershed Structure Y-13a-2 Dam underscores the importance of proactive risk management and emergency preparedness. While currently not rated for its condition, the dam's presence and functionality are essential for safeguarding the local environment and communities against potential flood threats. With ongoing inspections and maintenance, this dam will continue to fulfill its critical role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the safety and resilience of the surrounding area.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
947 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR- MURRY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Drainage Area |
1.1 |
Nid Storage |
301 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
96cfs |
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
|
25cfs |
Skuna River At Bruce
|
30cfs |
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
156cfs |
Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville
|
13cfs |
Yalobusha River At Grenada
|
3080cfs |
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.
Murray Creek Watershed Structure Y-13a-2 Dam