The North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-2 Dam, also known as Adams Dam, is a local government-owned structure in Tallahatchie, Mississippi, designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks in the area.
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Completed in 1985, this earth dam stands at 34 feet tall and spans 650 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 265 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the South Fork Hunter Creek, with a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of May 2013.
Situated in Charleston, Mississippi, this dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is subject to state inspections and enforcement. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam is deemed to have a moderate risk level according to the data provided. With a drainage area of 0.66 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find this dam's design and function intriguing in the context of sustainable infrastructure for flood control and environmental protection.
Year Completed |
1985 |
Dam Length |
650 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
SOUTH FORK HUNTER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.66 |
Nid Storage |
265 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
34 |
Yalobusha River At Grenada
|
41cfs |
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
|
25cfs |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
30cfs |
Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville
|
13cfs |
Tallahatchie River At Money
|
671cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
34cfs |