Tuscumbia Ws Str Number 8 Dam dam
Tuscumbia Ws Str Number 8 Dam
Tuscumbia WS Str Number 8 Dam, located in Corinth, Mississippi, is a vital structure managed by the local government to reduce flood risks in the area. Built in 1975 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and spans a length of 2240 feet, with a storage capacity of 10,728 acre-feet. The dam is designed to control the flow of Tick Creek and protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Despite its importance in flood risk reduction, the dam has been assessed to be in poor condition, with a high hazard potential. The last inspection in August 2019 highlighted the need for maintenance and potential improvements to ensure the dam's structural integrity and effectiveness. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, there is a pressing need for proactive risk management measures to safeguard the local community and environment from any potential dam-related hazards.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor the maintenance and operational status of Tuscumbia WS Str Number 8 Dam closely. With its significant storage capacity and role in flood control, addressing the poor condition and high hazard potential of the dam is essential to ensure the safety and resilience of the surrounding area. Collaboration between local authorities, regulatory agencies, and the community will be key in implementing necessary upgrades and risk mitigation strategies for this critical water infrastructure.
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 Ws Str Number 8 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchie River Near Walnut | 157 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Bishop | 4,330 cfs | → |
| Horse Creek Near Savannah | 94 cfs | → |
| Red Bud Creek Nr Moores Mill | 11 cfs | → |
| Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown | 101 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Near Red Bay | 207 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tuscumbia Ws Str Number 8 Dam.
Boat launches
- Wharf Road, Savannah
- Branun Cemetery Road, Savannah
- Highway 57 23970-23972, Pocahontas
- Riverton Rose Trail 9272-9380, Cherokee
- Tishomingo County
- Margerum Road, Cherokee
Campgrounds
- Pickwick Dam - Tva
- Big Hill Pond State Park Campground
- Big Hill Pond Sp - Grassy Point Shelter
- Pickwick Landing Sp - Trail Camps
- Piney Grove Campground
- Tippah County Lake - Mdwfp
Fishing spots
Track Tuscumbia Ws Str Number 8 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 Tuscumbia Ws Str Number 8 Dam
Where does the data for Tuscumbia Ws Str Number 8 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 High 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 Ws Str Number 8 Dam.