Big Creek Water Park Dam dam
Big Creek Water Park Dam
Big Creek Water Park Dam, also known as Big Creek 10, is a state-owned structure located in Soso, Mississippi. Built in 1976 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and spans 2110 feet along Little Creek. With a storage capacity of 2643 acre-feet, the primary purpose of this dam is flood risk reduction in the area.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is classified as having a high hazard potential and is inspected every five years. Despite being rated in fair condition as of 2016, the dam poses a moderate risk due to its uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates. The emergency action plan for the dam was last revised in February 2016, ensuring that measures are in place to respond to any potential incidents effectively.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Big Creek Water Park Dam serves as a vital structure in Jones County, Mississippi, providing flood risk reduction along with recreational opportunities at the water park. The dam's strategic location on Little Creek and its significant storage capacity make it a crucial element in the region's water management system. Ongoing inspections and risk assessments help to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this important infrastructure for both the local community and the environment.
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 Big Creek Water Park Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf River Nr Collins | 488 cfs | → |
| Tallahala Creek At Laurel | 17 cfs | → |
| Okatoma Creek At Sanford | 287 cfs | → |
| Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg | 340 cfs | → |
| Tallahala Creek At Waldrup | 117 cfs | → |
| Leaf River At Hattiesburg | 1,210 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Big Creek Water Park Dam.
Boat launches
- James Duncan Arrington Memorial Highway Jones County
- Peps Point Road Forrest County
- Saguaro Trail Forrest County
- Highway 11 Petal
Track Big Creek Water Park 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 Big Creek Water Park Dam
Where does the data for Big Creek Water Park 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 High 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 Big Creek Water Park Dam.