Coleman Catfish Ponds dam
Coleman Catfish Ponds
Coleman Catfish Ponds, located in Lake City, Mississippi, are privately owned earth dams constructed in 1967 by the USDA NRCS. The primary purpose of these ponds is for catfish farming, with a storage capacity of 600 acre-feet and a low hazard potential. The dams stand at a height of 10 feet with a length of 6000 feet, creating a reservoir along the TR-Tokeba Bayou.
Despite being unregulated by the state of Mississippi, the Coleman Catfish Ponds serve as an essential water resource for local agriculture and contribute to the overall water management in the region. The ponds have an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a moderate risk assessment rating. The surrounding area benefits from the surface water storage provided by these ponds, supporting both the local economy and ecosystem.
While not under the jurisdiction of any state regulatory agency, the Coleman Catfish Ponds play a vital role in sustaining water levels and supporting aquatic life in the Yazoo County area. Managed by a private owner, these ponds highlight the importance of private sector involvement in water resource management and climate resilience efforts. As climate change continues to impact water availability, the Coleman Catfish Ponds stand as a testament to the innovative solutions that can be implemented to adapt to changing environmental conditions.
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 Coleman Catfish Ponds -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Black River Nr Bentonia | 3,780 cfs | → |
| Harland Creek Nr Howard | 3,340 cfs | → |
| Abiaca Creek At Cruger | 44 cfs | → |
| Big Black River Nr Bovina | 3,230 cfs | → |
| Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson | 223 cfs | → |
| Bogue Phalia Nr Leland | 458 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Coleman Catfish Ponds.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- North Rec Composite
- Blue Lake Recreation Area
- South Recreation Composite
- Little Sunflower River
- Mississippi Petrified Forest
Fishing spots
Track Coleman Catfish Ponds 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 Coleman Catfish Ponds
Where does the data for Coleman Catfish Ponds 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 Coleman Catfish Ponds.