Indian Creek #2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Indian Creek #2, also known as Indian Creek Watershed 2 Dam, is a local government-owned structure located in Michigan City, Mississippi, within the Sandy Branch river/stream.


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Summary

Built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 27 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. With a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a length of 965 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 769 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 26.5 acres.

Managed and regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Indian Creek #2 has a low hazard potential and has been assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of June 2018. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it does not have any outlet gates. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating a moderate level of risk. Despite its age, Indian Creek #2 continues to play a crucial role in managing flood risk within the area, reflecting the importance of proper dam maintenance and regulation in safeguarding water resources and communities from potential hazards.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

965

River Or Stream

SANDY BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

26.5

Hydraulic Height

15

Drainage Area

1.91

Nid Storage

769

Structural Height

27

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

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.