W H Austin Pond Dam dam
W H Austin Pond Dam
W H Austin Pond Dam, also known as Twin Lakes Dam, is a privately owned Earth dam located in Horn Lake, Mississippi. Built in 1960 by the USDA NRCS, this dam primarily serves the purpose of flood risk reduction along the UNT of Johnson Creek. With a height of 21 feet and a length of 775 feet, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 404 acre-feet.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, W H Austin Pond Dam has a low hazard potential and is in satisfactory condition as of its last assessment in 2015. The dam features an uncontrolled outlet gate and a controlled spillway, ensuring the safety of the surrounding area in case of overflow. Despite its age, the dam continues to effectively mitigate flood risks and protect the nearby community from potential water-related disasters.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering marvel of W H Austin Pond Dam, which plays a crucial role in managing water flow and reducing flood risks in the DeSoto County area. With its strategic location and design, this dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and the importance of infrastructure in safeguarding communities against natural disasters. As it continues to serve its primary purpose of flood risk reduction, W H Austin Pond Dam remains a vital asset in the region's water resource management efforts.
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 W H Austin Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River At Memphis | 428,000 cfs | → |
| Nonconnah Creek Near Germantown | 335 cfs | → |
| Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch | 207 cfs | → |
| Fletcher Creek At Sycamore View Road At Memphis | 205 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Germantown | 857 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Rossville | 413 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near W H Austin Pond Dam.
Boat launches
Track W H Austin Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About W H Austin Pond Dam
Where does the data for W H Austin 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 W H Austin Pond Dam.