North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-13 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 29, 2025

The North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-13 Dam, also known as the R Dungan Dam, is a key structure in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1988.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and serves primarily for flood risk reduction along the North Fork Tillatoba Creek. With a storage capacity of 61.7 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.23 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating potential flooding in the region.

Managed by the local government, this dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and undergoes inspections to ensure its structural integrity. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is assessed as being in satisfactory condition, providing a moderate risk level. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-13 Dam continues to safeguard the surrounding area from flood events while being a vital component of the region's water resource management system.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-13 Dam represents a harmonious blend of engineering expertise and environmental stewardship. Its strategic location in Charleston, Mississippi, and its capacity to reduce flood risks make it a significant asset in the region's infrastructure. As efforts continue to monitor and maintain the dam, its role in preserving the local ecosystem and ensuring the safety of nearby communities remains paramount in the face of changing climate patterns and water resource challenges.

Year Completed

1988

Dam Length

523

Dam Height

21

River Or Stream

UNT OF NORTH FORK TILLATOBA CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7.4

Hydraulic Height

15

Drainage Area

0.23

Nid Storage

61.7

Structural Height

21

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

21
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.