Upper Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6-05 Dam dam
Upper Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6-05 Dam
The Upper Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6-05 Dam, located in Benton, Mississippi, was completed in 1959 and is owned by the federal government. Designed by NRCS, this earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 25 feet, providing flood risk reduction along the UNT of Duncan Branch. With a storage capacity of 243 acre-feet and a surface area of 7 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating the impact of heavy rainfall and potential flooding in the area.
Managed by the MS Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is assessed as not rated in terms of condition, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and evaluation. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk, which underscores the importance of continued risk management measures to safeguard the surrounding community and environment.
As part of the Vicksburg District, the Upper Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6-05 Dam serves as a vital component in the region's water resource and climate resilience efforts. With its primary purpose being flood risk reduction, this dam stands as a testament to collaborative federal and state efforts in safeguarding communities against potential water-related disasters. By adhering to regulatory guidelines and implementing risk management measures, this dam plays a crucial role in maintaining the safety and well-being of the area's residents and ecosystems.
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 Upper Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6-05 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Tallahatchie River At Etta | 125 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Lagrange | 126 cfs | → |
| Hatchie River Near Walnut | 157 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Rossville | 375 cfs | → |
| Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch | 209 cfs | → |
| Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown | 101 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6-05 Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
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About Upper Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6-05 Dam
Where does the data for Upper Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6-05 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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