Long Creek Dam No.19 dam
Long Creek Dam No.19
Long Creek Dam No.19 in Mississippi was completed in 1998 and serves as a vital structure for flood risk reduction along Long Creek. Owned by the local government, this earth dam stands at a height of 21.1 feet and has a storage capacity of 191.07 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 56 acre-feet and a drainage area of 454 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Long Creek Dam No.19 is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite not being conditionally rated, the dam is regularly inspected and meets state regulatory standards for safety and operation. With a spillway type of 'Uncontrolled', the dam is designed to handle excess water flow during heavy rainfall events, ensuring the safety of downstream communities and infrastructure. Overall, Long Creek Dam No.19 stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
With a strategic location in Panola, Mississippi and a close proximity to the Long Creek river/stream, this dam is a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area. As part of the Memphis District and with Congressman Bennie G. Thompson representing the congressional district, Long Creek Dam No.19 serves as a key component in the region's water resource management system. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's importance in protecting communities and maintaining water resources cannot be understated, making it a noteworthy structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and study for its role in ensuring the safety and well-being of local residents and ecosystems.
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 Long Creek Dam No.19 -- 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 | 534 cfs | → |
| Yalobusha River At Grenada | 578 cfs | → |
| Batupan Bogue At Grenada | 406 cfs | → |
| Skuna River At Bruce | 1,880 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Long Creek Dam No.19.
Boat launches
- County Road 189 Yalobusha County
- County Road 170 Yalobusha County
- Persimmon Hill Multi-Purpose Trail Yalobusha County
- Quail Run Trail Yalobusha County
- County Road 553 Yalobusha County
- Engineers Point Boat Ramp
Track Long Creek Dam No.19 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 Long Creek Dam No.19
Where does the data for Long Creek Dam No.19 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 Long Creek Dam No.19.