Mpc Sedimentation Pond dam
Mpc Sedimentation Pond
Mpc Sedimentation Pond in Simpson, Mississippi, is a vital flood risk reduction structure located on the Unt of Chickasawhay Creek. Owned and regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this sedimentation pond serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and debris control. With a dam height of 18 feet and a storage capacity of 154.91 acre-feet, this earth dam structure plays a crucial role in managing water flow and reducing the risk of flooding in the area.
The Mpc Sedimentation Pond, designed with a buttress core type, covers a surface area of 8.74 acres and has a drainage area of 0.15 square miles. While its hazard potential is currently undetermined, its risk assessment is moderate. The pond features an uncontrolled spillway type and does not have any associated locks or outlet gates. With its strategic location and design, this sedimentation pond is a key component in the region's water resource management efforts and plays a significant role in maintaining the environmental integrity of the area.
Overall, Mpc Sedimentation Pond stands as a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction in Simpson, Mississippi, serving as a testament to the state's commitment to water resource management and environmental protection. Its presence underscores the importance of effective sedimentation ponds in mitigating the impact of extreme weather events and ensuring the sustainability of water resources in the region. As a regulated and inspected structure, it exemplifies best practices in dam safety and underscores the crucial role that such facilities play in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the adverse effects of climate change.
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 Mpc Sedimentation Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Strong River At D`Lo | 129 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Rockport | 5,700 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Monticello | 4,510 cfs | → |
| Leaf River Nr Collins | 488 cfs | → |
| Pearl River At Jackson | 2,430 cfs | → |
| Lynch Creek At Jackson | 207 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mpc Sedimentation Pond.
Track Mpc Sedimentation Pond 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 Mpc Sedimentation Pond
Where does the data for Mpc Sedimentation Pond 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 Undetermined 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 Mpc Sedimentation Pond.