W I Kitchens Lake Dam dam
W I Kitchens Lake Dam
W I Kitchens Lake Dam, located in Runnelstown, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1965. This recreational dam on TR- Bear Creek stands at a height of 16 feet and has a storage capacity of 144 acre-feet. Despite being classified as having low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition is currently listed as "Not Rated" with no recent inspection data available.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this dam is regulated and permitted by the state, ensuring that it meets safety standards for its primary purpose of recreation. The spillway, outlet gates, and dam design reflect the collaborative efforts of various agencies, including the Natural Resources Conservation Service. While the dam itself has not undergone recent modifications or inspections, its overall risk assessment suggests a need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, W I Kitchens Lake Dam serves as an interesting case study in dam infrastructure and management. Its location in Jones County, Mississippi, and association with the Vicksburg District of the US Army Corps of Engineers adds to its significance in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, understanding the condition and regulation of dams like W I Kitchens Lake Dam becomes increasingly important for ensuring both public safety and environmental stewardship in the face of evolving challenges.
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 I Kitchens Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tallahala Creek At Laurel | 17 cfs | → |
| Bogue Homo Nr Richton | 556 cfs | → |
| Leaf River At Hattiesburg | 1,210 cfs | → |
| Tallahala Creek Nr Runnelstown | 93 cfs | → |
| Okatoma Creek At Sanford | 287 cfs | → |
| Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg | 340 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near W I Kitchens Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- James Duncan Arrington Memorial Highway Jones County
- Peps Point Road Forrest County
- Highway 11 Petal
- Saguaro Trail Forrest County
- Ms 15 Beaumont
Campgrounds
- Big Creek Waterpark
- Lake Boque Homa
- Lake Walker Military - Camp Shelby
- Lake Mike Conner
- Paul B Johnson State Park
- Maynor Creek Waterpark
Paddle runs
Track W I Kitchens Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About W I Kitchens Lake Dam
Where does the data for W I Kitchens Lake 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 W I Kitchens Lake Dam.