Tippah River Watershed Structure Lt-7-12 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Tippah River Watershed Structure Lt-7-12 Dam, located in Benton, Mississippi, serves as a critical flood risk reduction measure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1975.
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Summary
This earth buttress dam stands at a height of 31 feet, with a storage capacity of 745 acre-feet. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the Tippah River Watershed Structure Lt-7-12 Dam is a key asset in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events along the TR- Tippah River. With its primary purpose being flood risk reduction, the dam provides essential infrastructure to mitigate the impact of high water levels and safeguard the community of Potts Camp.
Although not currently rated for condition assessment, the Tippah River Watershed Structure Lt-7-12 Dam remains a vital structure in the region's water resource management efforts. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and precipitation levels, structures like this play a crucial role in maintaining the resilience and sustainability of the local ecosystem.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR- TIPPAH RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
1.02 |
Nid Storage |
745 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
156cfs |
Wolf River At Lagrange
|
227cfs |
Hatchie River Near Walnut
|
153cfs |
Wolf River At Rossville
|
497cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
23cfs |
Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch
|
104cfs |
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.
Tippah River Watershed Structure Lt-7-12 Dam