Wilbur Weems Pond Dam dam
Wilbur Weems Pond Dam
Wilbur Weems Pond Dam, located in Scott, Mississippi, was completed in 1957 by the USDA NRCS and serves primarily for recreational purposes. This earth dam with a height of 15 feet is situated on Shockaldo Creek and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. With a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, the dam poses a low hazard potential and has a moderate risk assessment rating.
The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates contribute to its simple design, while its buttress core and soil foundation provide stability. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam is regularly inspected and maintained by state authorities. Representative Michael Guest (R) oversees the area, ensuring the safety and integrity of the dam for the surrounding community. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Wilbur Weems Pond Dam a fascinating example of a recreational structure that harmoniously blends with the natural landscape.
Although not a prominent feature in terms of size or complexity, Wilbur Weems Pond Dam represents a vital part of the water management infrastructure in Mississippi. Its historical significance, combined with its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures to ensure the safety of communities and the preservation of natural resources. For those interested in water resource management and climate adaptation, exploring the intricacies of dams like Wilbur Weems Pond Dam can offer valuable insights into the intersection of human development and environmental stewardship.
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 Wilbur Weems Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Canal Tuscolameta Creek Nr Walnut Grove | 8 cfs | → |
| Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove | 60 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Lena | 1,000 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Carthage | 680 cfs | → |
| Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma | 196 cfs | → |
| Pearl River At Edinburg | 380 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wilbur Weems Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Browns Landing Road Madison County
- Fannin Landing Circle Rankin County
- Spillway Road Rankin County
- East River Road Rankin County
- West River Road Jackson
- Madison Landing Circle 101, Ridgeland
Track Wilbur Weems Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wilbur Weems Pond Dam
Where does the data for Wilbur Weems 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 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 Wilbur Weems Pond Dam.