R E Steadham Pond Dam dam
R E Steadham Pond Dam
R E Steadham Pond Dam in DeSoto, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreational purposes. With a height of 12 feet and a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, this dam serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities. Although its hazard potential is currently classified as undetermined and its condition is not rated, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
Located within the Memphis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, R E Steadham Pond Dam has an uncontrolled spillway and is classified as a buttress dam. Despite lacking specific information on its completion year and other structural details, the dam poses a moderate risk according to assessments. While no emergency action plan or inundation maps have been prepared, the dam adheres to state regulations and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.
This picturesque dam, nestled in a serene Mississippi landscape, offers a tranquil setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the intersection of human engineering with natural beauty. As both a recreational site and a vital component of the local ecosystem, R E Steadham Pond Dam stands as a testament to the importance of responsible water management and environmental stewardship in the face of evolving climate challenges.
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 R E Steadham Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River At Memphis | 428,000 cfs | → |
| Nonconnah Creek Near Germantown | 335 cfs | → |
| Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch | 207 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Germantown | 857 cfs | → |
| Fletcher Creek At Sycamore View Road At Memphis | 205 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Rossville | 413 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near R E Steadham Pond Dam.
Boat launches
Track R E Steadham Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About R E Steadham Pond Dam
Where does the data for R E Steadham Pond 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 Undetermined 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 R E Steadham Pond Dam.