Hugh Wright Dam dam
Hugh Wright Dam
Hugh Wright Dam, located in Marshall, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Standing at a height of 23.5 feet, with a hydraulic height of 19.5 feet and a structural height of 32 feet, this dam creates a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 44 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 69 acre-feet. The dam spans a length of 365 feet and covers a surface area of 5.2 acres, with a drainage area of 0.07 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring that it undergoes regular inspections, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While the condition assessment is not rated, the risk management measures for the dam are currently unspecified. The dam is associated with the UNT of Golden Creek and falls within the jurisdiction of the Memphis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate will find Hugh Wright Dam to be a fascinating structure due to its unique design as an earth dam with a buttress core type. With its location in a picturesque setting and its focus on recreation, this dam offers a valuable resource for both locals and visitors to enjoy. The dam's presence also highlights the importance of regulatory agencies in ensuring the safety and maintenance of such critical infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Hugh Wright Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf River At Rossville | 409 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Lagrange | 131 cfs | → |
| Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch | 524 cfs | → |
| Nonconnah Creek Near Germantown | 402 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Germantown | 592 cfs | → |
| Loosahatchie River Near Arlington | 143 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hugh Wright Dam.
Track Hugh Wright 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 Hugh Wright Dam
Where does the data for Hugh Wright 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 Hugh Wright Dam.