The Tillatoba Creek Watershed Structure Y-17b-08 Dam, also known as Y-17b-8, is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Blanche, Mississippi.
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Designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1977, this earth dam stands at a height of 8 feet and has a NID storage capacity of 513 acre-feet. Situated on Tillatoba Creek, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding area from flooding.
Owned by the local government and regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. While its condition is currently not rated, it is inspected, permitted, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its functionality and safety. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, serving its primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the Yalobusha County area.
With a drainage area of 1.48 square miles, the Tillatoba Creek Watershed Structure Y-17b-08 Dam is a key infrastructure for water resource management in the region. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and limited risk assessment, the dam stands as a testament to successful collaboration between federal and state agencies in safeguarding communities against potential flooding events. Its strategic location on Tillatoba Creek underscores its importance in maintaining the balance between water supply and climate resilience in the area.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
TILLATOBA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
1.48 |
Nid Storage |
513 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
8 |