Ms No. Name 199 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Calame Lake Smith Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
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Summary
Name 199 is a private-owned earth dam located in Batesville, Mississippi, along the TR- Big Spring Creek. Constructed in 1955 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at 26 feet high and spans 350 feet in length, serving primarily for flood risk reduction. With a storage capacity of 66 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 90 cubic feet per second, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Ms No. Name 199 is not currently rated for its condition. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates and has not been subject to recent inspections or maintenance. While it does not fall under state jurisdiction for regulation or permitting, its importance in flood risk reduction cannot be understated, especially in the face of changing climate patterns and increased water resource management challenges.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ms No. Name 199 serves as a fascinating case study in the intersection of infrastructure, environmental conservation, and risk management. As discussions around the impact of climate change on water resources continue to grow, understanding the role of structures like this earth dam in mitigating flood risks and maintaining water security is more important than ever.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR- BIG SPRING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Nid Storage |
66 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
156cfs |
Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch
|
104cfs |
Wolf River At Rossville
|
497cfs |
Wolf River At Lagrange
|
227cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
96cfs |
Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville
|
13cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Ms No. Name 199