Piney Creek Watershed Structure Y-38-23 Dam dam
Piney Creek Watershed Structure Y-38-23 Dam
The Piney Creek Watershed Structure Y-38-23 Dam is a vital piece of infrastructure in Mississippi, owned by the local government and regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. Designed by the NRCS, this earth dam stands at 25 feet high and has a storage capacity of 113 acre-feet, serving primarily for flood risk reduction. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating potential flooding in the Yazoo County area.
Located in Yazoo, Mississippi, this dam is under the jurisdiction of the Vicksburg District of the USACE. With uncontrolled spillways and no associated locks, this structure is designed to efficiently manage water flow and reduce the risk of overflow during times of heavy rainfall. Despite not having a condition assessment rating, the Piney Creek Watershed Structure Y-38-23 Dam remains a key component of the region's water resource management strategy, ensuring the safety and security of the local community in the face of changing climate patterns.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to recognize the significance of structures like the Piney Creek Watershed Structure Y-38-23 Dam in safeguarding against the impacts of extreme weather events. With its strategic design and purposeful construction, this dam serves as a valuable asset in the overall management of water resources in Mississippi, highlighting the importance of proactive measures in adapting to a changing climate and ensuring the resilience of our communities in the face of environmental 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 Piney Creek Watershed Structure Y-38-23 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Harland Creek Nr Howard | 3,340 cfs | → |
| Big Black River Nr Bentonia | 776 cfs | → |
| Abiaca Creek At Cruger | 44 cfs | → |
| Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson | 203 cfs | → |
| Big Black River At West | 1,470 cfs | → |
| Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma | 196 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Piney Creek Watershed Structure Y-38-23 Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Piney Creek Watershed Structure Y-38-23 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Piney Creek Watershed Structure Y-38-23 Dam
Where does the data for Piney Creek Watershed Structure Y-38-23 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 Piney Creek Watershed Structure Y-38-23 Dam.