Upper Tallahatchie Structure Lt-10-13 Dam dam
Upper Tallahatchie Structure Lt-10-13 Dam
The Upper Tallahatchie Structure Lt-10-13 Dam, located in Tippah, Mississippi, is a crucial element in the flood risk reduction strategy for the area. Constructed in 1967 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam with a height of 25 feet serves to protect the surrounding communities from potential flooding events along the Tallahatchie River and Cook Creek. With a storage capacity of 364 acre-feet, the dam plays a vital role in managing water flow and minimizing the risk of inundation in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the Upper Tallahatchie Structure Lt-10-13 Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score. Although not currently rated for condition assessment, the dam continues to function effectively in its role of flood risk reduction. While operating with uncontrolled spillways and outlets, the dam's design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service reflect a commitment to sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the area.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance and functionality of structures like the Upper Tallahatchie Structure Lt-10-13 Dam is essential in safeguarding communities against the impacts of extreme weather events and changing climate patterns. With its strategic location and design, this dam stands as a testament to effective flood risk reduction measures and serves as a valuable asset in ensuring the resilience of the region's water resources and infrastructure.
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 Upper Tallahatchie Structure Lt-10-13 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Tallahatchie River At Etta | 121 cfs | → |
| Hatchie River Near Walnut | 144 cfs | → |
| Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown | 528 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Lagrange | 131 cfs | → |
| Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo | 153 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River Nr Fulton | 834 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Tallahatchie Structure Lt-10-13 Dam.
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About Upper Tallahatchie Structure Lt-10-13 Dam
Where does the data for Upper Tallahatchie Structure Lt-10-13 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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