North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-12 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 29, 2025

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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Summary

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
       
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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.