Chestnut Lake Dam (Tillatoba Creek Structure Y-17b-11 ) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Chestnut Lake Dam, also known as Tillatoba Creek Structure Y-17b-11, is a Federal-owned structure located in Yalobusha, Mississippi, with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

Built in 1978 by the NRCS, this earth dam stands at 27 feet high and spans 660 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 2009 acre-feet and a normal storage of 175 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Unt of Tillatoba Creek and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place.

With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, Chestnut Lake Dam plays a vital role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the area. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and has not been rated for condition assessment. While there are no associated structures or locks, the dam's location and design make it an essential component of the flood control system in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Chestnut Lake Dam to be an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure and flood risk management within the Vicksburg District of Mississippi.

Year Completed

1978

Dam Length

660

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

UNT OF TILLATOBA CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

23.3

Hydraulic Height

23

Drainage Area

2.62

Nid Storage

2009

Structural Height

27

Hazard Potential

Low

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.