Pounders Dam dam
Pounders Dam
Pounders Dam, located in Itawamba, Mississippi, is a private earth dam completed in 1992 primarily for recreation purposes. With a height of 13 feet and a storage capacity of 59 acre-feet, the dam spans 465 feet and sits on the Unt of Briar Creek. Although its hazard potential is undetermined and its condition is not rated, Pounders Dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement to maintain its safety and integrity.
The dam's moderate risk assessment indicates that certain measures may need to be implemented to mitigate potential hazards. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type and lack of specific emergency action plans, Pounders Dam continues to provide recreational opportunities for visitors in the area. While the dam's structural and hydraulic heights are specified, its foundation type and inspection frequency remain unknown, leaving room for further assessment and management to safeguard the surrounding environment and water resources.
As a feature of the Nashville District managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Pounders Dam's association with the federal agency provides additional oversight and support for its operations. With a surface area of 6.5 acres and a drainage area of 0.26 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and contributes to the overall environmental landscape of Itawamba County, Mississippi. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Pounders Dam offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of human intervention and the natural environment, highlighting the importance of responsible stewardship and ongoing monitoring in safeguarding our 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 Pounders Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bull Mountain Creek At Tremont | 80 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Near Red Bay | 213 cfs | → |
| Red Bud Creek Nr Moores Mill | 15 cfs | → |
| Cummings Creek Nr Fulton | 13 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River Nr Fulton | 834 cfs | → |
| Buttahatchee River Below Hamilton Al | 261 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pounders Dam.
Boat launches
- Piney Point Road Franklin County
- County Road 27 Franklin County
- West Levee Service Road Itawamba County
- County Road 88 Franklin County
- Elliott Branch
Campgrounds
- Williams Hollow Campground
- Piney Grove Campground
- Natchez Trace Np - Tupelo Bicycle Cg
- Tupelo Bicycle Only Campground
Track Pounders Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Pounders Dam
Where does the data for Pounders 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 Pounders Dam.