Burns Lake Dam dam
Burns Lake Dam
Burns Lake Dam in Tallahatchie, Mississippi, stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience. Owned and regulated by a private entity, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene oasis for enthusiasts to enjoy. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam provides a safe environment for visitors to appreciate the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
Constructed as an earth dam with a buttress core type, Burns Lake Dam has a height of 8 feet and a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. Despite not having a rated condition assessment, the dam meets regulatory standards and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The presence of an uncontrolled spillway adds an element of natural flow management to the dam, further enhancing its ecological significance in the area.
Situated in the Memphis District, Burns Lake Dam boasts a strategic location that enhances its role in water resource management. With the support of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam continues to uphold its commitment to environmental stewardship and public safety. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates, we can appreciate the vital role that Burns Lake Dam plays in preserving the natural beauty and ecological balance of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Burns Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yalobusha River At Grenada | 578 cfs | → |
| Batupan Bogue At Grenada | 406 cfs | → |
| Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley | 25 cfs | → |
| Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville | 13 cfs | → |
| Tallahatchie River At Money | 4,350 cfs | → |
| Yocona River Nr Oxford | 534 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Burns Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Persimmon Hill Multi-Purpose Trail Yalobusha County
- Quail Run Trail Yalobusha County
- County Road 170 Yalobusha County
- County Road 189 Yalobusha County
- County Road 553 Yalobusha County
- Engineers Point Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- North Abutment - Grenada Lake
- Bryant - Grenada Lake
- Old Fort - Grenada Lake
- Skuna/Turkey Creek - Grenada Lake
- Hugh White State Park
- Choctaw - Grenada Lake
More reservoirs
- Burns Lake Dam
- North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Ws Str Y-17c-6b Dam
- North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-2 Dam
- North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-3 Dam
- North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Ws Str Y-17c-1 Dam
- Tillatoba Creek Ws Str Y-17b-17 Dam
Track Burns Lake 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 Burns Lake Dam
Where does the data for Burns Lake 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 Burns Lake Dam.