Carlton Fleming Pond dam
Carlton Fleming Pond
Carlton Fleming Pond, located in Kemper County, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1955 by the USDA NRCS for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a height of 12 feet with a length of 600 feet, providing a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. The pond is situated on TR- BIG SCOOBA CREEK and is managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Despite being unregulated and uninspected by state agencies, Carlton Fleming Pond has a low hazard potential and is considered to have a moderate risk level. The spillway, which is uncontrolled, has a width of 30 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 207 cubic feet per second. The dam is primarily constructed of stone core and soil foundation, reflecting its commitment to sustainable design practices.
Enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate impacts will find Carlton Fleming Pond a fascinating case study in private dam ownership and the importance of risk assessment and management. With its scenic location and recreational purpose, this pond serves as a vital ecosystem and a valuable asset for the local community, showcasing the intersection of human development and environmental conservation in a changing climate landscape.
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 Carlton Fleming Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bodka Creek Near Geiger | 15 cfs | → |
| Noxubee River Nr Geiger | 141 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Gainesville L&D Nr Gainesville Al | 2,490 cfs | → |
| Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al | 318 cfs | → |
| Noxubee River At Macon | 95 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River At Bevill L&D Nr Pickensville | 3,900 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Carlton Fleming Pond.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Carlton Fleming Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Carlton Fleming Pond
Where does the data for Carlton Fleming 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 Carlton Fleming Pond.