Beland Petree Pond Dam dam
Beland Petree Pond Dam
Beland Petree Pond Dam in Panola, Mississippi, stands as a private-owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality for its recreational purposes. The earth dam, with a height of 25 feet, has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, serving as a water resource for recreational activities. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition remains unrated, highlighting the need for further assessment to ensure its safety and functionality.
Located within the Vicksburg District, this buttress dam boasts a controlled spillway and no associated locks, emphasizing its primary purpose of recreation. With moderate risk assessment and no designated emergency action plan, there is room for improvement in risk management measures and preparedness. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding and addressing the maintenance and safety of structures like Beland Petree Pond Dam are crucial for preserving natural ecosystems and ensuring sustainable water management practices in the region.
As we delve into the intricacies of water resource management and climate resilience, the case of Beland Petree Pond Dam serves as a compelling example of the intersection between human infrastructure and environmental stewardship. With a focus on enhancing risk assessment, emergency preparedness, and structural maintenance, stakeholders can work towards safeguarding this vital water resource for future generations to enjoy. By prioritizing sustainable management practices and proactive measures, we can uphold the integrity of dams like Beland Petree Pond Dam and promote the harmonious coexistence of recreation and environmental conservation in Mississippi's waterways.
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 Beland Petree Pond 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 | → |
| Yocona River Nr Oxford | 115 cfs | → |
| Little Tallahatchie River At Etta | 150 cfs | → |
| Skuna River At Bruce | 71 cfs | → |
| Yalobusha River At Grenada | 121 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Beland Petree Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Engineers Point Boat Ramp
- Ms 315 Scenic Panola County
- Panola County
- County Road 553 Yalobusha County
- County Road 189 Yalobusha County
- County Road 170 Yalobusha County
Track Beland Petree Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Beland Petree Pond Dam
Where does the data for Beland Petree Pond 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 Beland Petree Pond Dam.