White Sand Drive Disrict Stream A Dam dam
White Sand Drive Disrict Stream A Dam
White Sand Drive District Stream A Dam, also known as Dam A, is a key flood risk reduction structure located in Prentiss, Mississippi. Built in 1991 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 45 feet and spans 692 feet in length. It plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks along the White Sand Creek, with a storage capacity of 222 acre-feet and a normal storage of 63 acre-feet.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this dam is state-regulated and subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in 2015. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam serves as a vital piece of infrastructure in the region, protecting surrounding communities from potential flooding events.
As part of the Vicksburg District, this dam is a testament to the collaborative efforts between local government agencies and federal partners in safeguarding water resources and managing climate-related risks. Its design and construction highlight the importance of proactive flood risk reduction measures in ensuring the resilience of communities in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 White Sand Drive Disrict Stream A Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl River Nr Monticello | 4,510 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Rockport | 5,700 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Columbia | 3,340 cfs | → |
| Strong River At D`Lo | 129 cfs | → |
| Okatoma Creek At Sanford | 287 cfs | → |
| Leaf River Nr Collins | 488 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near White Sand Drive Disrict Stream A Dam.
Track White Sand Drive Disrict Stream A Dam in the Snoflo app
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About White Sand Drive Disrict Stream A Dam
Where does the data for White Sand Drive Disrict Stream A 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 White Sand Drive Disrict Stream A Dam.