Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 04 Dam dam
Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 04 Dam
Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 04 Dam, located in Columbus, Mississippi, is a crucial local government-owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS to serve as a flood risk reduction measure along the Owl Creek. Completed in 1974, this structure stands at a height of 34 feet and has a storage capacity of 3068 acre-feet, providing essential protection to the surrounding Chickasaw County area. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam plays a significant role in safeguarding the community from potential flooding events.
Managed and regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 04 Dam serves as a testament to effective collaboration between federal and state agencies in ensuring the safety and resilience of the local environment. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the dam is designed to efficiently manage water flow during periods of high discharge, further enhancing its flood risk reduction capabilities. The structure's soil foundation and buttress core types contribute to its stability and long-term effectiveness in protecting the area from potential inundation.
As an integral part of the local water resource management infrastructure, Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 04 Dam highlights the importance of proactive flood prevention measures in mitigating the impact of extreme weather events on communities. With a focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management, this dam exemplifies the dedication of stakeholders in safeguarding water resources and enhancing climate resilience in the Chickasaw County region.
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 Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 04 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Town Creek Nr Nettleton | 529 cfs | → |
| Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo | 153 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River Nr Amory | 3,660 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River At Bigbee | 1,720 cfs | → |
| Skuna River At Bruce | 49 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River At Aberdeen Lock And Dam | 8,810 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 04 Dam.
Boat launches
- Amory Boat Ramp Road Amory
- Glover Wilkins Road Monroe County
- Ironwood Bluff Boat Ramp Access Itawamba County
- West Levee Service Road Itawamba County
Track Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 04 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 04 Dam
Where does the data for Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 04 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 Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 04 Dam.