Tillatoba Creek Watershed Structure Y-17b-3 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Tillatoba Creek Watershed Structure Y-17b-3 Dam, located in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, stands as a critical flood risk reduction infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1978.


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Summary

With a dam height of 27 feet and a length of 868 feet, this earth dam plays a pivotal role in managing the flow of the Unt of Tillatoba Creek, providing a maximum storage capacity of 292 acre-feet and normal storage of 59 acre-feet.

Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with state regulations. Despite being assessed as in fair condition with a high hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk level and a designated emergency action plan in place. With a history of modifications and periodic inspections, the Tillatoba Creek Watershed Structure Y-17b-3 Dam serves as a crucial piece of infrastructure in safeguarding the surrounding community from potential flooding events.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the Tillatoba Creek Watershed Structure Y-17b-3 Dam not only for its engineering marvel but also for its vital role in flood risk reduction and water management. As part of the broader conservation efforts in the area, this dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of local governments, regulatory agencies, and design specialists in mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events and protecting the ecosystem of Tillatoba Creek.

Year Completed

1978

Dam Length

868

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

UNT OF TILLATOBA CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

20

Drainage Area

0.93

Nid Storage

292

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

27
       
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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.