Town Creek Dam Number 8 Dam

Mississippi — Lee County — TULIP CREEK

Location

StateMississippi
CountyLee
RiverTULIP CREEK
Coordinates34.32069, -88.61667

Physical Characteristics

NID Height46 ft
Dam Height46 ft
Dam Length1,655 ft
NID Storage1,306 acre-ft
Max Storage1,306 acre-ft
Surface Area66 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 22, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed2005
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerJAMES S. GAMBLE

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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