North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Ws Str Y-17c-6b Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 29, 2025

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.


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Summary

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.

Year Completed

1986

Dam Length

1850

Dam Height

35

River Or Stream

HUNTER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

93

Drainage Area

7.01

Nid Storage

3400

Structural Height

38

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

38
       
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Nearby Streamflow Levels

North Tillatoba Hunter Creek WS Str Y-17c-6b DamYALOBUSHA RIVER AT GRENADA Preview Yalobusha River At Grenada
39.3cfs
39cfs
North Tillatoba Hunter Creek WS Str Y-17c-6b DamBATUPAN BOGUE AT GRENADA Preview Batupan Bogue At Grenada
28.9cfs
29cfs
North Tillatoba Hunter Creek WS Str Y-17c-6b DamOTOUCALOFA CREEK CANAL NR WATER VALLEY Preview Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
24.8cfs
25cfs
North Tillatoba Hunter Creek WS Str Y-17c-6b DamHOTOPHA CREEK NR BATESVILLE Preview Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville
13.1cfs
13cfs
North Tillatoba Hunter Creek WS Str Y-17c-6b DamTALLAHATCHIE RIVER AT MONEY Preview Tallahatchie River At Money
636.0cfs
636cfs
North Tillatoba Hunter Creek WS Str Y-17c-6b DamYOCONA RIVER NR OXFORD Preview Yocona River Nr Oxford
32.8cfs
33cfs

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. 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.
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