Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-06 Dam dam
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-06 Dam
The Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-06 Dam, also known as Lt-8-6, is a local government-owned dam located in Potts Camp, Mississippi. Constructed in 1959 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-CHILLI CREEK river or stream. With a height of 22 feet and a storage capacity of 295 acre-feet, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as not assessed for condition.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-06 Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state, ensuring its safety and compliance with environmental standards. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type and outlet gates of the dam contribute to its effective flood risk reduction capabilities. Overall, the dam poses a moderate risk level of 3, highlighting the need for ongoing risk management measures to safeguard the surrounding area from potential inundation events.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find the Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-06 Dam a fascinating example of infrastructure designed for flood risk reduction in a rural setting. With its unique design features, state regulations, and moderate risk level, this dam serves as a vital component of water management in Benton County, Mississippi, demonstrating the importance of proactive measures in protecting communities from the impacts of extreme weather events.
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 Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-06 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Tallahatchie River At Etta | 125 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Lagrange | 126 cfs | → |
| Hatchie River Near Walnut | 157 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Rossville | 375 cfs | → |
| Yocona River Nr Oxford | 73 cfs | → |
| Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch | 209 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-06 Dam.
Campgrounds
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About Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-06 Dam
Where does the data for Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-06 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.
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