Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-57 Dam dam
Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-57 Dam
Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-57 Dam, also known as Covington Dam, is a local government-owned structure located in Calhoun, Mississippi, along TR-DOG CREEK. Designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1960, this earth dam serves a primary purpose of flood risk reduction in the area. With a dam height of 21 feet and a storage capacity of 242 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water levels and protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events.
Managed and regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. Although not currently rated for condition assessment, the dam's construction and design follow standards set by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type and outlet gates of the dam ensure effective water discharge during high-flow events, further enhancing its flood protection capabilities.
The Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-57 Dam stands as a vital piece of infrastructure in the region, safeguarding against flood risks and providing essential water resource management. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns, structures like this play a crucial role in protecting communities and ecosystems from the growing threats of extreme weather events. With proper maintenance and oversight, this dam will continue to serve its purpose effectively for years to come, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of a changing climate.
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 Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-57 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Skuna River At Bruce | 237 cfs | → |
| Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley | 25 cfs | → |
| Yocona River Nr Oxford | 616 cfs | → |
| Batupan Bogue At Grenada | 271 cfs | → |
| Yalobusha River At Grenada | 169 cfs | → |
| Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-57 Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 553 Yalobusha County
- Quail Run Trail Yalobusha County
- County Road 170 Yalobusha County
- Persimmon Hill Multi-Purpose Trail Yalobusha County
- County Road 189 Yalobusha County
- Engineers Point Boat Ramp
Track Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-57 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-57 Dam
Where does the data for Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-57 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 Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-57 Dam.