S W Seabrook Catfish Ponds dam
S W Seabrook Catfish Ponds
S W Seabrook Catfish Ponds in Tunica, Mississippi, is a private water resource managed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1969. The primary purpose of this Earth type dam is for catfish farming, with a storage capacity of 400 acre-feet and a spillway width of 2 feet. Located on TR- BEAVERDAM BAYOU, this significant hazard potential structure has a moderate risk rating and lacks a formal condition assessment.
While S W Seabrook Catfish Ponds has not been regulated or inspected by state agencies, it serves as a vital resource for catfish production in the region. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam's hydraulic height stands at 8 feet, with a length of 9220 feet. The surrounding area, known for its water-rich environment, provides an ideal setting for the successful cultivation of catfish, enhancing the local economy and agricultural landscape.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the intricate details of S W Seabrook Catfish Ponds, they can appreciate the engineering behind its construction and the role it plays in sustaining the catfish industry. The collaboration between private ownership and federal agencies like the USDA NRCS showcases the importance of maintaining and managing water resources for both economic and environmental sustainability in Mississippi's diverse landscape.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around S W Seabrook Catfish Ponds -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sunflower River At Clarksdale | 0 cfs | → |
| Languille River At Palestine | 900 cfs | → |
| Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville | 13 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Memphis | 447,000 cfs | → |
| Languille River Near Colt | 409 cfs | → |
| Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch | 57 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near S W Seabrook Catfish Ponds.
Track S W Seabrook Catfish Ponds 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 S W Seabrook Catfish Ponds
Where does the data for S W Seabrook Catfish Ponds 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 Significant 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 S W Seabrook Catfish Ponds.