Ike Russell Dam dam
Ike Russell Dam
Ike Russell Dam, located on TR- HOULKA CREEK in Chickasaw, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. Constructed in 1984 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 255 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a hazard potential currently classified as undetermined. Despite not having a condition assessment rating, the risk assessment for Ike Russell Dam is considered moderate. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it remains a key feature for the community of Houston, offering recreational opportunities and contributing to the local water resource management efforts. With its scenic location and important role in water control, Ike Russell Dam is a notable structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and learn about.
As part of the Vicksburg District, Ike Russell Dam is a significant component of the regional water infrastructure. Its presence ensures water storage for recreational use and contributes to the overall management of the TR- HOULKA CREEK watershed. With a history dating back to the 1980s, this earth dam serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to balance water resource utilization with environmental conservation in Mississippi. For those interested in the intersection of water resources and climate resilience, Ike Russell Dam offers a unique case study in private ownership and state regulation of water infrastructure.
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 Ike Russell Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Skuna River At Bruce | 49 cfs | → |
| Town Creek Nr Nettleton | 529 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River Nr Amory | 3,660 cfs | → |
| Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo | 153 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River At Bigbee | 1,720 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River At Aberdeen Lock And Dam | 8,810 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ike Russell Dam.
Track Ike Russell Dam 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 Ike Russell Dam
Where does the data for Ike Russell 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 Undetermined 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 Ike Russell Dam.