Black Creek Ws Str Y-36-56 Dam dam
Black Creek Ws Str Y-36-56 Dam
Black Creek WS Str Y-36-56 Dam, also known as Trotman Dam, is a vital structure located in Holmes, Mississippi, designed by the USDA NRCS to serve the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Milestone Bayou. Completed in 1964, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and stretches 622 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1670 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement of safety measures.
Owned by the local government, Black Creek WS Str Y-36-56 Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding, with a drainage area of 4.35 square miles. The dam's uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates demonstrate its reliance on natural discharge mechanisms, while its moderate risk assessment rating reflects the ongoing management measures in place to mitigate any potential hazards. With a history of regular inspections and compliance with state regulations, this dam stands as a testament to effective collaboration between government agencies and environmental conservation efforts in Mississippi.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Black Creek WS Str Y-36-56 Dam offers a fascinating case study in dam infrastructure management and flood control strategies. Situated within the Vicksburg District and overseen by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands as a testament to sustainable engineering practices and the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of water resource structures. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water management systems, the lessons learned from dams like Black Creek WS Str Y-36-56 Dam serve as valuable insights into the intersection of infrastructure, environmental protection, and community resilience in the face of a changing climate.
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 Black Creek Ws Str Y-36-56 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Abiaca Creek At Cruger | 44 cfs | → |
| Harland Creek Nr Howard | 3,340 cfs | → |
| Tallahatchie River At Money | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Big Black River At West | 1,470 cfs | → |
| Big Sunflower River At Sunflower | 247 cfs | → |
| Batupan Bogue At Grenada | 271 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Black Creek Ws Str Y-36-56 Dam.
Track Black Creek Ws Str Y-36-56 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Black Creek Ws Str Y-36-56 Dam
Where does the data for Black Creek Ws Str Y-36-56 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.
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