Town Creek Watershed Structure 18 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Town Creek Watershed Structure 18 Dam, also known as Town Creek Dam 18, is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Union, Mississippi.
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Summary
Constructed in 1976 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a storage capacity of 4,475 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is designed to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the local government, Town Creek Watershed Structure 18 Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks along the TR- Town Creek and Little Creek rivers. While currently assessed as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk level, the dam has not been rated for its condition. Despite this, the dam's construction and operation are overseen by state regulatory agencies to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood control.
With its primary purpose being flood risk reduction, Town Creek Watershed Structure 18 Dam serves as a key infrastructure project in the region, supported by federal and state agencies. As a part of the overall water resource management strategy, this dam highlights the ongoing efforts to safeguard communities from the impacts of extreme weather events and changing climate conditions in the area.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR- TOWN CREEK; LITTLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
7.97 |
Nid Storage |
4475 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
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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 18 Dam