Rosedale Sewage Lagoon Dam dam
Rosedale Sewage Lagoon Dam
The Rosedale Sewage Lagoon Dam in Bolivar, Mississippi, is a crucial structure owned by the local government and regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. This earth dam, with a height of 8 feet and a storage capacity of 320 acre-feet, serves a primary purpose unrelated to water supply or flood control. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, the dam is rated as having low hazard potential and a moderate risk level.
Situated in the Little Rock District and overseen by Congressman Bennie G. Thompson, the Rosedale Sewage Lagoon Dam is a significant component of the local water infrastructure. While its condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam remains in operation and is inspected, permitted, and regulated by state authorities. With its risk management measures in place, the dam plays a crucial role in managing sewage and wastewater in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Rosedale Sewage Lagoon Dam offers a fascinating case study in local water management. With its unique design and purpose, this dam provides an essential service to the community while also highlighting the importance of regulatory oversight and risk assessment in maintaining water infrastructure. As conversations around water security and environmental sustainability continue, the Rosedale Sewage Lagoon Dam stands as a reminder of the critical role that infrastructure plays in shaping our relationship with water resources.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Rosedale Sewage Lagoon Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sunflower River Nr Merigold | 338 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew Near Mcgehee | 66 cfs | → |
| Bogue Phalia Nr Leland | 29 cfs | → |
| Big Sunflower River At Sunflower | 572 cfs | → |
| Big Sunflower River At Clarksdale | 1 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew At Garrett Bridge | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rosedale Sewage Lagoon Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Lake Road Bolivar County
- Phillips Road 549 Phillips County
- Tedford Island Road Arkansas County
- Sigmon Road Coahoma County
⛺ Campgrounds
- Great River Road State Park
- Lake Charlie Capps
- Wilbur D Mills
- Merrisach Lake Park - Merrisach Lake
- Notrebes Bend
- Pendleton Bend
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →Track Rosedale Sewage Lagoon Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Rosedale Sewage Lagoon Dam
Where does the data for Rosedale Sewage Lagoon Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Rosedale Sewage Lagoon Dam.