Tallahaga Creek Structure 04 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Tallahaga Creek Structure 04 Dam, also known as High Point Lake, is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Winston, Mississippi.
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Summary
Built in 1978 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a storage capacity of 7121 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is inspected regularly to ensure its fair condition and low hazard potential.
Managed by the local government, Tallahaga Creek Structure 04 Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a drainage area of 12.23 square miles, the dam serves as a barrier to control the flow of the TR- Tallahaga Creek. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam has been deemed to have a moderate risk assessment, indicating the importance of ongoing risk management measures to ensure its effectiveness in flood risk reduction.
Tallahaga Creek Structure 04 Dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between federal and state agencies in safeguarding communities against the threat of flooding. With its strategic location and design, this earth dam continues to play a vital role in mitigating flood risks in the region, showcasing the significance of effective water resource management and climate resilience strategies.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR- TALLAHAGA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
12.23 |
Nid Storage |
7121 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pearl River At Burnside
|
1070cfs |
Pearl River At Edinburg
|
182cfs |
Yockanookany River Nr Kosciusko
|
45cfs |
Noxubee River At Macon
|
146cfs |
Catalpa Creek At Mayhew
|
2940cfs |
Big Black River At West
|
223cfs |
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.
Tallahaga Creek Structure 04 Dam