Utley Lake Dam dam
Utley Lake Dam
Utley Lake Dam, located in Pleasant Hill, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. Completed in 1958, this Earth dam primarily serves a recreational purpose, offering a serene escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy the picturesque surroundings. With a modest height of 15 feet and a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, the dam on TR- Wilhite Creek is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Although not currently rated for its condition, Utley Lake Dam remains an integral part of the local landscape, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and wildlife habitat conservation. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates reflect its simple yet effective design, while its association with the Natural Resources Conservation Service underscores a commitment to sustainable water management practices. As a key feature within the Vicksburg District, the dam contributes to the overall water infrastructure in Union County, Mississippi.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Utley Lake Dam represents a harmonious blend of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship. Its historical significance, coupled with its recreational value, highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring such critical infrastructure for the benefit of both local communities and the surrounding ecosystem. As efforts continue to ensure the dam's integrity and safety, it stands as a testament to the enduring relationship between water resources and the natural world.
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 Utley Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Tallahatchie River At Etta | 121 cfs | → |
| Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown | 528 cfs | → |
| Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo | 153 cfs | → |
| Hatchie River Near Walnut | 144 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River Nr Fulton | 834 cfs | → |
| Cummings Creek Nr Fulton | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Utley Lake Dam.
Track Utley Lake 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 Utley Lake Dam
Where does the data for Utley Lake 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 Utley Lake Dam.