Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-04 Dam dam
Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-04 Dam
The Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-04 Dam, also known as Lt-14a-4, is a local government-owned earth dam located in Lafayette, Mississippi. Designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1962, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR- Cypress Creek river or stream. With a dam height of 27 feet and a storage capacity of 469 acre-feet, this structure plays a crucial role in mitigating the impact of heavy rainfall and potential flooding in the area.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and effectiveness. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 highlights the importance of ongoing risk management measures. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, providing a means of controlled water release during high water events. With its strategic location and design, the Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-04 Dam stands as a key component in the region's water resource and climate resilience efforts.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find the Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-04 Dam to be a fascinating example of infrastructure designed to address flood risk and protect surrounding communities. Its collaboration between local government ownership, federal design by the USDA NRCS, and state regulation by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality showcases a comprehensive approach to water management. As climate change continues to impact precipitation patterns, structures like Lt-14a-4 play a vital role in safeguarding against potential flooding events and ensuring the long-term sustainability of water resources in the area.
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 Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-04 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Tallahatchie River At Etta | 150 cfs | → |
| Yocona River Nr Oxford | 115 cfs | → |
| Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley | 25 cfs | → |
| Skuna River At Bruce | 71 cfs | → |
| Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville | 13 cfs | → |
| Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo | 75 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-04 Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 535 Lafayette County
- Engineers Point Boat Ramp
- Panola County
- Ms 315 Scenic Panola County
- County Road 553 Yalobusha County
Campgrounds
More reservoirs
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- Cypress Lake Dam (Lt 14a-3)
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- Cypress Creek Ws Str Lt-14a-2(Cypress And Puss Cuss)
- Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-03 Dam
Track Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-04 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-04 Dam
Where does the data for Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-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 Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-04 Dam.