The North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-12 Dam, also known as Mabus Dam, is a vital infrastructure owned and regulated by the local government of Mississippi.
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Located in Tallahatchie County, the dam was designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1996 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Sandy-Burkhalter Creeks. The earth-type dam stands at 35 feet high and stretches 690 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 2524 acre-feet to manage the drainage area of 6.65 square miles.
With a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam has been inspected by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to ensure its safety and functionality. The uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates contribute to its flood risk reduction capabilities, while the dam's moderate risk assessment indicates a need for continued monitoring and potential risk management measures. Despite its relatively low hazard potential, the North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-12 Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flooding impacts in the region and highlights the importance of effective water resource management in the face of climate variability.
Year Completed |
1996 |
Dam Length |
690 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
SANDY-BURKHALTER CREEKS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
72 |
Drainage Area |
6.65 |
Nid Storage |
2524 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
|
25cfs |
Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville
|
13cfs |
Yalobusha River At Grenada
|
39cfs |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
29cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
33cfs |
Tallahatchie River At Money
|
636cfs |
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