Indian Creek Watershed Structure Y-9a-15 Dam dam
Indian Creek Watershed Structure Y-9a-15 Dam
The Indian Creek Watershed Structure Y-9a-15 Dam, also known as Y-9a-15, is a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure located in Panola, Mississippi. Owned by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet and was completed in 1960. With a NID storage capacity of 220 acre-feet, this dam plays a significant role in managing the flow of the TR- SAND BAYOU river or stream, providing essential protection to the surrounding areas.
The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it is regulated and inspected by the MS Department of Environmental Quality. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, highlighting the importance of effective risk management measures. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, serving as key components in its operation. Overall, the Indian Creek Watershed Structure Y-9a-15 Dam is a vital structure in safeguarding the local community against potential flooding events and ensuring the sustainable management of water resources in the region.
With its strategic location and design, the Indian Creek Watershed Structure Y-9a-15 Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management in Mississippi. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and water availability, structures like this dam play a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and protecting communities. By adhering to regulatory standards and implementing sound risk management practices, this dam serves as a valuable asset in maintaining the ecological balance of the surrounding area and ensuring the resilience of the local water infrastructure in the face of 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 Watershed Structure Y-9a-15 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 Watershed Structure Y-9a-15 Dam.
Track Indian Creek Watershed Structure Y-9a-15 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Indian Creek Watershed Structure Y-9a-15 Dam
Where does the data for Indian Creek Watershed Structure Y-9a-15 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 Indian Creek Watershed Structure Y-9a-15 Dam.