Indian Creek Ws Str Y-9a-14 Dam dam
Indian Creek Ws Str Y-9a-14 Dam
Indian Creek WS Str Y-9a-14 Dam, also known as the Y-9a-14 M-Pipe Big Indian Dam, is a significant structure located in Panola, Mississippi, owned by the local government. This earth-type dam, completed in 1963, stands at a height of 50 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Indian Creek. With a storage capacity of 5360 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and reducing the impact of potential flooding in the area.
Managed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the Indian Creek WS Str Y-9a-14 Dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and functionality. However, with a hazard potential rated as high and an unsatisfactory condition assessment as of 2016, there are concerns regarding the dam's resilience in the face of potential risks. Despite these challenges, the dam continues to play a vital role in protecting the surrounding community from flood-related disasters.
With its location in the Vicksburg District and its association with the Indian Creek river system, the Indian Creek WS Str Y-9a-14 Dam stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to manage water resources and mitigate the impact of climate-related events in Mississippi. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the complexities of structures like this dam is essential in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the challenges posed by changing environmental conditions.
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 Indian Creek Ws Str Y-9a-14 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville | 13 cfs | → |
| Big Sunflower River At Clarksdale | 1 cfs | → |
| Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley | 25 cfs | → |
| Yocona River Nr Oxford | 534 cfs | → |
| Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch | 822 cfs | → |
| Nonconnah Creek Near Germantown | 97 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Indian Creek Ws Str Y-9a-14 Dam.
Track Indian Creek Ws Str Y-9a-14 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Indian Creek Ws Str Y-9a-14 Dam
Where does the data for Indian Creek Ws Str Y-9a-14 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
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