Town Creek WS Str 14 Dam

Pontotoc County, Mississippi (near SHERMAN)

River/Stream: WOLF CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
39 ft
Dam Length
1,834 ft
Reservoir Storage
4,218 acre-ft
Year Completed
1991
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
8,183 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-11-15

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MS03260
State
Mississippi (MS)
Coordinates
34.36273, -88.82856
Age
35 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.