Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 14 Dam dam
Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 14 Dam
Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 14 Dam, located in Alcorn County, Mississippi, is a local government-owned dam designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1973. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this earth dam stands at 25 feet high and has a storage capacity of 1050 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Underwood Creek and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a hazard potential rated as low and a condition assessment labeled as "Not Rated." While the dam is designated as a moderate risk level (3), there have been no reported modifications or incidents requiring emergency action. With a drainage area of 1.9 square miles and a surface area of 43 acres, the Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 14 Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region. As an integral part of the local infrastructure, this dam is essential for the protection of communities and ecosystems in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 14 Dam offers a fascinating case study of dam engineering and management in Mississippi. With its unique design, historical significance, and state-regulated status, this dam serves as a reminder of the complex interplay between human development and natural resources. As we continue to face challenges related to climate change and water management, understanding the role of structures like Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 14 Dam becomes increasingly vital for sustainable planning and resilience efforts in the face of environmental uncertainty.
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 Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 14 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchie River Near Walnut | 157 cfs | → |
| Hatchie River At Bolivar | 750 cfs | → |
| Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown | 528 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Lagrange | 126 cfs | → |
| Horse Creek Near Savannah | 94 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Bishop | 4,330 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 14 Dam.
Boat launches
- Highway 57 23970-23972, Pocahontas
- Wharf Road, Savannah
- Tishomingo County
- Branun Cemetery Road, Savannah
Track Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 14 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 14 Dam
Where does the data for Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 14 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 Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 14 Dam.