Delta Processing Pond dam
Delta Processing Pond
Delta Processing Pond, located in Sunflower County, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam structure designed by USDA NRCS for the purpose of water resource management. Completed in 1969, the dam stands at a height of 6 feet and spans a length of 33890 feet, with a storage capacity of 4200 acre-feet. The dam, situated on the Moorhead Bayiu river, features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Despite not being state regulated or monitored, Delta Processing Pond serves as a crucial water management infrastructure in the region, with a primary purpose of supporting various water-related activities. Owned by a private entity, the dam's construction and maintenance are overseen by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, highlighting its importance in maintaining water resources in the area. While the dam's condition is currently not rated and inspection data is unavailable, its low hazard potential suggests a relatively stable and secure structure for water storage and management in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Delta Processing Pond presents an intriguing case study of private ownership and management of essential water infrastructure. With its strategic location in Sunflower County, Mississippi, and its significant storage capacity, the dam plays a vital role in water resource management in the region. As discussions around water security and climate resilience continue to grow, understanding the design, purpose, and condition of structures like Delta Processing Pond becomes increasingly important for sustainable water management practices.
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 Delta Processing Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sunflower River At Sunflower | 112 cfs | → |
| Abiaca Creek At Cruger | 44 cfs | → |
| Bogue Phalia Nr Leland | 26 cfs | → |
| Tallahatchie River At Money | 765 cfs | → |
| Big Sunflower River Nr Merigold | 46 cfs | → |
| Harland Creek Nr Howard | 3,340 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Delta Processing Pond.
Fishing spots
Track Delta Processing Pond 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 Delta Processing Pond
Where does the data for Delta Processing Pond 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 Delta Processing Pond.