Senatobia Creek Watershed Structure Y-7-06 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
The Senatobia Creek Watershed Structure Y-7-06 Dam, located in Senatobia, Mississippi, is a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1966.
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Summary
With a dam height of 32 feet and a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, this earth dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring that it meets all necessary safety and operational standards.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and management measures. While the dam is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, its purpose of flood risk reduction remains paramount. The structure, with its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, serves as a key component in safeguarding the Senatobia Creek watershed and the local community from the impacts of extreme weather events.
As a significant piece of water resource infrastructure in the Vicksburg District, the Senatobia Creek Watershed Structure Y-7-06 Dam underscores the importance of proactive risk management and regulatory oversight. With its primary purpose of flood risk reduction and the oversight of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this dam stands as a testament to the critical role that engineered structures play in protecting communities and natural resources from the impacts of climate variability and extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR- SENATOBIA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.24 |
Nid Storage |
71 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
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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.
Senatobia Creek Watershed Structure Y-7-06 Dam
Panola County