Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 30 Dam dam
Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 30 Dam
The Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 30 Dam, located in the Parmicha Creek in Booneville, Mississippi, is a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1995 for flood risk reduction. This earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and stretches 1385 feet in length, providing storage capacity of 1696 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam serves as a vital component of the local water resource management system.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 30 Dam is state-regulated and subject to inspection and enforcement measures. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, its primary purpose of flood risk reduction underscores its importance in protecting the surrounding area from potential water-related disasters. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the dam is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 94 cubic feet per second, ensuring efficient water flow management during high water events.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 30 Dam offers a fascinating example of how engineering and design can mitigate flood risks and safeguard local communities. Situated in the picturesque Alcorn County, this earth dam not only provides flood protection but also contributes to the overall water management strategy in the region. As a key structure in the Memphis District, the dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of government agencies and designers in creating sustainable solutions for water resource challenges.
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 Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 30 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchie River Near Walnut | 144 cfs | → |
| Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown | 528 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Bishop | 4,330 cfs | → |
| Red Bud Creek Nr Moores Mill | 15 cfs | → |
| Horse Creek Near Savannah | 109 cfs | → |
| Hatchie River At Bolivar | 750 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 30 Dam.
Boat launches
- Highway 57 23970-23972, Pocahontas
- Tishomingo County
- Wharf Road, Savannah
- West Levee Service Road Itawamba County
- Branun Cemetery Road, Savannah
- Riverton Rose Trail 9272-9380, Cherokee
Track Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 30 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 30 Dam
Where does the data for Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 30 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 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 Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 30 Dam.