Muddy Creek Ws Str 10a Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Muddy Creek WS Str 10a Dam, located in Faulkner, Mississippi, is a vital piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the TR- Muddy Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1975, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a storage capacity of 410 acre-feet. While primarily serving the purpose of flood risk reduction, this dam is also regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring its safety and compliance with state standards.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the condition of Muddy Creek WS Str 10a Dam is currently not rated. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, emphasizing its reliance on natural flow control mechanisms. With a drainage area of 1.15 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation during heavy rainfall events. Climate enthusiasts and water resource experts alike can appreciate the strategic placement and design of this structure to safeguard the local community and ecosystem from flooding.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR- MUDDY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
1.15 |
Nid Storage |
410 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Hatchie River Near Walnut
|
172cfs |
Wolf River At Lagrange
|
223cfs |
Hatchie River At Bolivar
|
933cfs |
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
220cfs |
Wolf River At Rossville
|
508cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
36cfs |
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.
Muddy Creek Ws Str 10a Dam