North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Ws Str Y-17c-6b Dam dam
North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Ws Str Y-17c-6b Dam
The North Tillatoba Hunter Creek WS Str Y-17c-6b Dam, also known as Nthc Dam #6b Burnett Dam, is a local government-owned structure in Tallahatchie, Mississippi, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1986 for flood risk reduction along Hunter Creek. This earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 35 feet and has a structural height of 38 feet, with a total length of 1850 feet and a storage capacity of 3400 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving the community within the Charleston city limits.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and functionality. With a high hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as satisfactory, last inspected in January 2019, and has an inspection frequency of 5 years. In case of emergencies, an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) may be in place, and the dam's risk assessment is categorized as moderate. The structure's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates contribute to its flood risk reduction capabilities, serving as a critical infrastructure in mitigating potential water-related disasters in the region.
Located within the Memphis District, the North Tillatoba Hunter Creek WS Str Y-17c-6b Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and climate-related risks in the area. With its earth construction and satisfactory condition, the dam stands as a testament to effective flood risk reduction measures, safeguarding the community from potential inundation events along Hunter Creek. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience, understanding the importance and functionality of such structures is key to promoting sustainable water management practices and enhancing disaster preparedness in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Ws Str Y-17c-6b Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yalobusha River At Grenada | 578 cfs | → |
| Batupan Bogue At Grenada | 406 cfs | → |
| Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley | 25 cfs | → |
| Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville | 13 cfs | → |
| Tallahatchie River At Money | 4,350 cfs | → |
| Yocona River Nr Oxford | 534 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Ws Str Y-17c-6b Dam.
Boat launches
- Persimmon Hill Multi-Purpose Trail Yalobusha County
- Quail Run Trail Yalobusha County
- County Road 170 Yalobusha County
- County Road 189 Yalobusha County
- County Road 553 Yalobusha County
- Engineers Point Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- North Abutment - Grenada Lake
- Bryant - Grenada Lake
- Old Fort - Grenada Lake
- Skuna/Turkey Creek - Grenada Lake
- Hugh White State Park
- Choctaw - Grenada Lake
More reservoirs
- North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Ws Str Y-17c-6b Dam
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- North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-9 Dam
- North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-3 Dam
- North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-2 Dam
- North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-20 Dam
Track North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Ws Str Y-17c-6b Dam in the Snoflo app
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About North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Ws Str Y-17c-6b Dam
Where does the data for North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Ws Str Y-17c-6b Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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