Tackett Watershed Structure 13 Dam dam
Tackett Watershed Structure 13 Dam
The Tackett Watershed Structure 13 Dam, also known as Branch Dam, is a local government-owned structure located in Pickens, Mississippi, on Tackett Creek. Built in 1963 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and has a storage capacity of 195 acre-feet for flood risk reduction purposes. It is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is classified as having a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks or other structures. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam is inspected, permitted, and regulated by state authorities. With its designer being the Natural Resources Conservation Service and its sole purpose being flood risk reduction, the Tackett Watershed Structure 13 Dam serves as an important infrastructure for managing water resources in the Holmes County area.
Enthusiasts of water resource management and climate resilience would find the Tackett Watershed Structure 13 Dam a fascinating subject of study, given its historical significance and the essential role it plays in mitigating flood risks in the region. The dam's location on Tackett Creek, its design characteristics, and regulatory oversight by state agencies offer valuable insights into the intersection of infrastructure development, environmental protection, and community safety 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 Tackett Watershed Structure 13 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Harland Creek Nr Howard | 3,340 cfs | → |
| Big Black River At West | 220 cfs | → |
| Yockanookany River Nr Kosciusko | 39 cfs | → |
| Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma | 80 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Lena | 972 cfs | → |
| Abiaca Creek At Cruger | 44 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tackett Watershed Structure 13 Dam.
Track Tackett Watershed Structure 13 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tackett Watershed Structure 13 Dam
Where does the data for Tackett Watershed Structure 13 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
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