Burnt Corn Ws Str 5 Dam dam
Burnt Corn Ws Str 5 Dam
Located in Madison, Mississippi, the Burnt Corn WS Str 5 Dam, also known as the Eden Dam, was completed in 1963 by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction on the TR- Persimmon Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet with a hydraulic height of 12 feet, serving the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. With a storage capacity of 1,516 acre-feet and a drainage area of 3.13 square miles, this structure plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Despite its importance, the Burnt Corn WS Str 5 Dam has a hazard potential rated as low, with a poor condition assessment as of November 2017. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, posing moderate risk according to the data. The last inspection date in 2017 revealed the need for maintenance and improvement to ensure the structure's continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks in the region. Working closely with the MS Department of Environmental Quality, ongoing monitoring and management measures are essential for the long-term safety and functionality of this vital water resource infrastructure.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts focus on the sustainability of dams like the Burnt Corn WS Str 5 Dam, attention to risk assessment, maintenance, and emergency preparedness is crucial. With its historical significance and continued role in flood risk reduction, this structure serves as a reminder of the importance of proactive management and investment in water resource infrastructure to protect communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events and changing climate patterns.
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 Burnt Corn Ws Str 5 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Black River Nr Bentonia | 776 cfs | → |
| Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson | 203 cfs | → |
| Lynch Creek At Jackson | 207 cfs | → |
| Pearl River At Jackson | 2,430 cfs | → |
| Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma | 196 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Lena | 1,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Burnt Corn Ws Str 5 Dam.
Boat launches
- Madison Landing Circle 101, Ridgeland
- Browns Landing Road Madison County
- West River Road Jackson
- East River Road Rankin County
- Fannin Landing Circle Rankin County
- Spillway Road Rankin County
Track Burnt Corn Ws Str 5 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Burnt Corn Ws Str 5 Dam
Where does the data for Burnt Corn Ws Str 5 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
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