W.. Baria Structure No. 2 dam
W.. Baria Structure No. 2
W. Baria Structure No. 2, located in Jackson, Mississippi, is a recreational earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1968. This structure, built on Spring Creek, serves as a water resource management tool, providing a storage capacity of 155.5 acre-feet and a surface area of 5.2 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring its safety and compliance with state standards.
With a primary purpose of recreation, W. Baria Structure No. 2 offers opportunities for outdoor activities in the WAY city area. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a structural height of 11 feet and a dam height of 14 feet. The risk assessment for this structure is moderate, indicating a moderate level of potential risk associated with its operation and maintenance. While the condition assessment is not rated, regular inspections and enforcement by state regulatory agencies help ensure the safety and integrity of the dam.
Overall, W. Baria Structure No. 2 plays a vital role in water resource management and recreational activities in the area. As part of the Natural Resources Conservation Service's portfolio, this earth dam contributes to the conservation and sustainable use of water resources in Mississippi. Its presence on Spring Creek adds to the aesthetic value of the surrounding landscape while serving as a functional and regulated structure for the community to enjoy and benefit from.
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 W.. Baria Structure No. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Escatawpa River Near Agricola Ms | 386 cfs | → |
| Pascagoula River At Graham Ferry | 25,900 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek Near Fairview | 8 cfs | → |
| Hamilton Creek At Snow Road Near Semmes | 12 cfs | → |
| Big Creek At County Rd 63 Near Wilmer | 25 cfs | → |
| Red Creek At Vestry | 426 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near W.. Baria Structure No. 2.
Boat launches
- Howells Ferry Road 11999, Mobile County
- Wade-Vancleave Road Jackson County
- George County
- Bayou Heron Road Jackson County
- Mccrea River Road George County
Campgrounds
- Camp Ground
- Shepard State Park
- Chickasabogue Park
- Davis Bayou - Gulf Islands National Seashore
- Citronelle Lakeview Rv Park
- Lakeview Rv City Park
Paddle runs
- The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge To Ends Approximately 2 River Miles From The Southern Terminus Of The Study Area
- Begins Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge To The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge
- The Confluence With Scarsborough Creek To The Confluence With The Escatawpa River
- Begins Approximately 2 River Miles Downstream From The Yellowhouse Branch Confluence With The Escatawpa River Near The Town Of Deer Park, Alabama To Ends Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge
Track W.. Baria Structure No. 2 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 W.. Baria Structure No. 2
Where does the data for W.. Baria Structure No. 2 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 W.. Baria Structure No. 2.