Tuscumbia Ws Str Number 36 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Tuscumbia WS Str Number 36 Dam, also known as Tuscumbia Site 36, is a vital structure located in Booneville, Mississippi, on Kings Creek.
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Summary
Constructed in 1988 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and spans a length of 2450 feet, providing flood risk reduction for the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 2438 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting the community from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the Tuscumbia Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is currently in satisfactory condition, as assessed during the last inspection in August 2019. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with measures in place to manage any potential risks effectively.
As a key component of the local water infrastructure, the Tuscumbia WS Str Number 36 Dam serves as a crucial barrier against flooding and a safeguard for the community. With its earth dam construction and buttress core design, this structure exemplifies the importance of strategic water resource management and climate resilience in safeguarding against natural disasters. Its presence underscores the collaborative efforts between government agencies and communities to mitigate flood risks and protect water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Length |
2450 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
KINGS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
173 |
Drainage Area |
5 |
Nid Storage |
2438 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
23cfs |
Hatchie River Near Walnut
|
153cfs |
Red Bud Creek Nr Moores Mill
|
12cfs |
Bear Creek At Bishop
|
4330cfs |
Cummings Creek Nr Fulton
|
43cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Fulton
|
180cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Tuscumbia Ws Str Number 36 Dam