Holiday Creek Ws Str 3 Dam dam
Holiday Creek Ws Str 3 Dam
Holiday Creek WS Str 3 Dam, also known as the James Williamson Dam, located in Marion, Mississippi, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along Pierce Creek. Constructed in 1972 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a storage capacity of 3521 acre-feet, providing necessary protection for the surrounding area. Despite its importance, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, with a high hazard potential, highlighting the urgent need for maintenance and upgrades to ensure its continued efficacy in managing water resources.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the Holiday Creek WS Str 3 Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement, underscoring the commitment to maintaining the safety and integrity of this critical infrastructure. The dam, designed primarily for flood risk reduction, features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, contributing to its operational challenges and risk profile. With a drainage area of 6.25 square miles and a moderate risk assessment rating, stakeholders must prioritize targeted risk management measures and regular inspections to mitigate potential hazards and safeguard the community.
In light of its outdated condition and high hazard potential, the Holiday Creek WS Str 3 Dam demands immediate attention and investment to improve its structural integrity and ensure optimal performance in the face of evolving climate conditions. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to advocate for sustainable infrastructure practices and proactive risk management strategies to protect our communities and preserve our valuable water resources for future generations.
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 Holiday Creek Ws Str 3 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl River Nr Columbia | 3,340 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Monticello | 4,510 cfs | → |
| Okatoma Creek At Sanford | 287 cfs | → |
| Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg | 340 cfs | → |
| Bogue Chitto Nr Tylertown | 408 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Rockport | 5,700 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Holiday Creek Ws Str 3 Dam.
Track Holiday Creek Ws Str 3 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Holiday Creek Ws Str 3 Dam
Where does the data for Holiday Creek Ws Str 3 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 High 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 Holiday Creek Ws Str 3 Dam.