Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-17 Dam, also known as Mose Taylor Lake, is a local government-owned structure located in Charleston, Mississippi.
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Designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1977, this earth-type dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Tillatoba Creek. With a height of 15 feet and a storage capacity of 671 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating potential flooding events in the area.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the Tillatoba Creek Dam has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of its last assessment in 2009. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type and outlet gates maintain the dam's functionality to regulate water flow effectively. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the structure continues to play a vital role in water resource management and climate adaptation efforts in the region.
Overall, Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-17 Dam stands as a testament to successful collaboration between local government entities and federal agencies in safeguarding the community against potential flood risks. With its strategic location and design, this dam exemplifies the importance of proactive infrastructure development in enhancing water resource resilience and climate change adaptation in Mississippi.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR- TILLATOBA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
1.34 |
Nid Storage |
671 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
Yalobusha River At Grenada
|
41cfs |
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
|
25cfs |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
30cfs |
Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville
|
13cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
34cfs |
Tallahatchie River At Money
|
671cfs |