Buntyn Creek Ws Str Y-16a-1 Dam dam
Buntyn Creek Ws Str Y-16a-1 Dam
The Buntyn Creek WS Str Y-16a-1 Dam, also known as Haynes Dam, is a vital structure located in Tallahatchie, Mississippi, designed by the USDA NRCS to serve the purpose of flood risk reduction along the Sherman Creek. Completed in 1962, this earth dam stands at a height of 42 feet with a storage capacity of 1666 acre-feet, providing crucial protection to the surrounding area against potential flooding events.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this dam exhibits a high hazard potential with a fair condition assessment as of February 2018. With a moderate risk rating, the Buntyn Creek Dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the community and environment, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in flood risk mitigation.
As a key component of water resource management in the region, the Buntyn Creek WS Str Y-16a-1 Dam exemplifies the collaboration between various agencies and organizations to address climate-related challenges. With its strategic location, design features, and operational protocols, this dam serves as a critical infrastructure supporting the resilience of the local ecosystem and community against 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 Buntyn Creek Ws Str Y-16a-1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville | 13 cfs | → |
| Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley | 25 cfs | → |
| Yalobusha River At Grenada | 578 cfs | → |
| Batupan Bogue At Grenada | 406 cfs | → |
| Big Sunflower River At Clarksdale | 1 cfs | → |
| Tallahatchie River At Money | 4,350 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Buntyn Creek Ws Str Y-16a-1 Dam.
Boat launches
- Persimmon Hill Multi-Purpose Trail Yalobusha County
- Quail Run Trail Yalobusha County
- County Road 189 Yalobusha County
- County Road 170 Yalobusha County
- County Road 553 Yalobusha County
- Engineers Point Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- North Abutment - Grenada Lake
- Bryant - Grenada Lake
- Rebel Campground
- Skuna/Turkey Creek - Grenada Lake
- Old Fort - Grenada Lake
- Hugh White State Park
More reservoirs
- Buntyn Creek Ws Str Y-16a-1 Dam
- Buntyn Creek Ws Str Y-16a-2 Dam
- Buntyn Creek Ws Str Y-16a-6 Dam
- Buntyn Creek Watershed Structure Y-16a-4 Dam
- North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-21 Dam
- North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-14 Dam
Track Buntyn Creek Ws Str Y-16a-1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Buntyn Creek Ws Str Y-16a-1 Dam
Where does the data for Buntyn Creek Ws Str Y-16a-1 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.
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