Town Creek Watershed Structure 17 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Town Creek Watershed Structure 17 Dam, also known as Town Creek Dam 17, is a vital structure located in Tupelo, Mississippi, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1978.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 35 feet and a length of 1560 feet, primarily serves the purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Town Creek. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, indicating its importance in managing water resources in the area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Town Creek Watershed Structure 17 Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding Union County from potential flooding events. The dam's primary dam type is earth with a buttress core type, resting on a soil foundation. With a normal storage capacity of 176 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 2877 acre-feet, the dam contributes significantly to water resource management in the region.
Despite not being currently rated for condition assessment, Town Creek Watershed Structure 17 Dam remains a key infrastructure for flood control and water management in the area. With its historical significance and ongoing role in reducing flood risks, this dam stands as a testament to effective water resource engineering and management practices.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
1560 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
TR- TOWN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Drainage Area |
7.38 |
Nid Storage |
2877 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
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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.
Town Creek Watershed Structure 17 Dam