A E Britt Pond Dam dam
A E Britt Pond Dam
A E Britt Pond Dam, located in Sunflower, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes. This earth dam, with a height of 8 feet and a storage capacity of 720 acre-feet, serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts in the area. Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is regulated and inspected by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with environmental standards.
Although classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam presents a moderate risk level due to its condition assessment being marked as "Not Rated." Despite this, the structure has not been designated as a US Army Corps of Engineers facility. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it lacks outlet gates or associated structures. While the risk management measures and emergency preparedness details are not specified, the dam serves as a valuable resource for the local community, offering recreational opportunities and contributing to the surrounding ecosystem.
Given its location and purpose, A E Britt Pond Dam plays a crucial role in providing water resources for recreational activities and wildlife habitat in the area. With its moderate risk assessment and lack of detailed condition assessment, ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts are essential to ensure the safety and longevity of this important water structure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam represents a vital component of the local landscape, showcasing the intersection of human activity and natural ecosystems in Mississippi's Sunflower County.
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 A E Britt Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sunflower River At Sunflower | 516 cfs | → |
| Bogue Phalia Nr Leland | 47 cfs | → |
| Big Sunflower River Nr Merigold | 180 cfs | → |
| Tallahatchie River At Money | 1,530 cfs | → |
| Abiaca Creek At Cruger | 44 cfs | → |
| Harland Creek Nr Howard | 3,340 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near A E Britt Pond Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track A E Britt Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About A E Britt Pond Dam
Where does the data for A E Britt Pond 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 A E Britt Pond Dam.