Mills Brothers Catfish Ponds dam
Mills Brothers Catfish Ponds
Mills Brothers Catfish Ponds, located in Bolivar, Mississippi, is a private water resource managed by the USDA NRCS. Built in 1962, this earth dam structure on TR- JORDAN BAYOU serves as a critical water management system for the region. With a dam height of 8 feet and a storage capacity of 762 acre-feet, the facility plays a key role in supporting the local aquaculture industry and maintaining water levels for agricultural purposes.
Despite being unregulated by the state and having no official inspections or enforcement mechanisms in place, Mills Brothers Catfish Ponds is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The spillway, outlet gates, and overall structure are deemed to be in satisfactory condition, although the facility has not been formally assessed. The surrounding area, including the city of HEADS, benefits from the water management capabilities of this dam, ensuring a stable water supply for various uses.
As a water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the infrastructure and operational aspects of Mills Brothers Catfish Ponds sheds light on the intersection of human activities and natural ecosystems. The dam's role in regulating water flow, providing storage capacity, and minimizing flood risk demonstrates the importance of sustainable water management practices in a changing climate. In the absence of state regulation, the private owners and designers of this facility play a crucial role in ensuring the continued functionality and safety of this essential water resource for the community.
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 Mills Brothers Catfish Ponds -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bogue Phalia Nr Leland | 25 cfs | → |
| Big Sunflower River Nr Merigold | 47 cfs | → |
| Big Sunflower River At Sunflower | 220 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew Near Mcgehee | 15 cfs | → |
| Bayou Macon At Eudora | 20 cfs | → |
| Tallahatchie River At Money | 1,030 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mills Brothers Catfish Ponds.
Track Mills Brothers Catfish Ponds in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Mills Brothers Catfish Ponds
Where does the data for Mills Brothers Catfish Ponds 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 Mills Brothers Catfish Ponds.