J. R. Taylor Catfish Ponds dam
J. R. Taylor Catfish Ponds
J. R. Taylor Catfish Ponds, located in Pace, Mississippi, are privately owned earth dams designed by USDA NRCS in 1962 for catfish farming purposes. These ponds are situated along the TR-Tommie Bayou, with a total dam length of 3960 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. The dams have a low hazard potential and are currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
The primary purpose of these catfish ponds is listed as "Other," with a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" and a spillway width of 2 feet. Despite the lack of regulatory oversight at the state level, the risk assessment for J. R. Taylor Catfish Ponds is considered moderate, with a DSAC risk rating of 3. While there have been no recent inspections or condition assessments, the ponds are still in operation for catfish farming activities. The surrounding community benefits from the ponds' water storage capacity and drainage features, contributing to the local water resource management system.
Overall, J. R. Taylor Catfish Ponds serve as an essential water resource infrastructure in Bolivar County, Mississippi, supporting agricultural activities and providing a moderate level of risk management for potential hazards. Despite the absence of state regulatory oversight, the ponds continue to operate safely with low hazard potential. As climate change impacts water resources, the maintenance and monitoring of such structures become increasingly crucial to ensure sustainable water management practices in the region.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around J. R. Taylor Catfish Ponds -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sunflower River Nr Merigold | 338 cfs | → |
| Big Sunflower River At Sunflower | 572 cfs | → |
| Big Sunflower River At Clarksdale | 1 cfs | → |
| Bogue Phalia Nr Leland | 29 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew Near Mcgehee | 66 cfs | → |
| Tallahatchie River At Money | 2,120 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near J. R. Taylor Catfish Ponds.
⚓ Boat launches
More boat launches →⛺ Campgrounds
- Lake Charlie Capps
- Great River Road State Park
- Merrisach Lake Park - Merrisach Lake
- Wilbur D Mills
- Notrebes Bend
- Pendleton Bend
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →Track J. R. Taylor Catfish Ponds in the Snoflo app
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About J. R. Taylor Catfish Ponds
Where does the data for J. R. Taylor Catfish Ponds 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 J. R. Taylor Catfish Ponds.