Freeman West Dam dam
Freeman West Dam
Freeman West Dam, located in Vaughan, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure with its primary purpose being recreation. Completed in the year 2000, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 19 feet and has a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. It is situated on the UNT of To Big Black river and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
The dam has a spillway type of 'Uncontrolled' and is rated with a high hazard potential. Despite this, its condition assessment is considered fair, with the last inspection conducted in March 2020. The dam poses a moderate risk, according to the data provided, and has an inspection frequency of every five years. Although there are no associated structures or outlet gates, Freeman West Dam remains a significant feature for water resource and climate enthusiasts due to its location and recreational purpose.
In conclusion, Freeman West Dam serves as a key recreational site in the Yazoo County area, offering opportunities for outdoor activities and enjoyment for visitors. Its presence on the UNT of To Big Black river adds to the natural landscape and contributes to the overall water resource management in the region. With its fair condition assessment and regulated status, Freeman West Dam remains an important structure for both local residents and environmental conservation efforts in Mississippi.
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 Freeman West Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Harland Creek Nr Howard | 3,340 cfs | → |
| Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma | 196 cfs | → |
| Big Black River Nr Bentonia | 776 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Lena | 1,000 cfs | → |
| Big Black River At West | 1,470 cfs | → |
| Yockanookany River Nr Kosciusko | 81 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Freeman West Dam.
Boat launches
- Browns Landing Road Madison County
- Levee Road Yazoo City
- Madison Landing Circle 101, Ridgeland
- Fannin Landing Circle Rankin County
- West River Road Jackson
- East River Road Rankin County
Track Freeman West Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Freeman West Dam
Where does the data for Freeman West 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 Freeman West Dam.