Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-09 Dam dam
Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-09 Dam
The Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-09 Dam, also known as Cooper Dam, is a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure located in Carroll, Mississippi. Built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 39 feet and has a storage capacity of 2686.73 acre-feet, serving the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Abiaca Creek. The dam is owned by the local government and regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring its safe operation and maintenance.
Despite its importance in mitigating flood risks, the Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-09 Dam has been assessed as having a high hazard potential and an unsatisfactory condition as of August 2018. Regular inspections are conducted every 5 years to monitor its structural integrity and functionality. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it poses a moderate risk (level 3) according to the risk assessment. With its location in a high-risk area, emergency preparedness measures are crucial for ensuring the safety of surrounding communities in case of a dam failure.
The Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-09 Dam plays a vital role in protecting the local area from flooding events and is a key component of the water resource management infrastructure in Mississippi. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and increase the frequency of extreme weather events, the maintenance and proper functioning of this dam are essential for safeguarding the community and surrounding environment from potential disasters.
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 Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-09 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Black River At West | 1,470 cfs | → |
| Abiaca Creek At Cruger | 44 cfs | → |
| Harland Creek Nr Howard | 3,340 cfs | → |
| Tallahatchie River At Money | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Yockanookany River Nr Kosciusko | 81 cfs | → |
| Batupan Bogue At Grenada | 271 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-09 Dam.
Track Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-09 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-09 Dam
Where does the data for Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-09 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 Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-09 Dam.