Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-10 Dam dam
Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-10 Dam
Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-10 Dam, located in Lafayette, Mississippi, stands as a crucial component in flood risk reduction efforts along the TR- Little Tallahatchie River. Built in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam with a height of 23 feet serves as a vital flood control measure in the region. With a storage capacity of 312 acre-feet, the dam plays a significant role in mitigating potential flooding and protecting the surrounding community.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is state-regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The primary purpose of Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-10 Dam is flood risk reduction, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Although not currently rated for its condition, the dam remains a critical asset in safeguarding the area against potential flood events and ensuring the safety of residents in Abbeville and beyond.
As part of the Vicksburg District under the USACE, Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-10 Dam is an essential infrastructure project that highlights the importance of water resource management and climate resilience. With its strategic location and design, the dam serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts between federal, state, and local agencies in protecting communities from natural disasters and promoting sustainable development practices in 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 Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-10 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Tallahatchie River At Etta | 121 cfs | → |
| Yocona River Nr Oxford | 88 cfs | → |
| Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley | 25 cfs | → |
| Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville | 13 cfs | → |
| Skuna River At Bruce | 49 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Lagrange | 131 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-10 Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-10 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-10 Dam
Where does the data for Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-10 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 Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-10 Dam.