Whites Creek Number 1 Dam dam
Whites Creek Number 1 Dam
Whites Creek Number 1 Dam, located in Eupora, Mississippi, is a vital water supply infrastructure managed by the local government. Constructed in 1992 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and spans a length of 2215 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 3965 acre-feet. The dam serves as a crucial resource for the surrounding area, with a normal storage capacity of 1807 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 19979 cubic feet per second.
The dam's primary purpose is water supply, ensuring a reliable source of water for the community. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 deemed it satisfactory. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with inspections conducted every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. While it poses a moderate risk, measures are in place to manage and mitigate potential hazards, highlighting the commitment to maintaining the dam's functionality and safeguarding the surrounding environment.
Whites Creek Number 1 Dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement protocols in place. The dam plays a crucial role in water resource management for the region, showcasing the collaboration between local and state agencies to ensure the safety and sustainability of this vital infrastructure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Whites Creek Number 1 Dam represents a fascinating intersection of engineering, environmental stewardship, and community resilience in the face of changing climate dynamics.
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 Whites Creek Number 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Skuna River At Bruce | 237 cfs | → |
| Batupan Bogue At Grenada | 271 cfs | → |
| Yalobusha River At Grenada | 169 cfs | → |
| Catalpa Creek At Mayhew | 2,940 cfs | → |
| Big Black River At West | 1,470 cfs | → |
| Yockanookany River Nr Kosciusko | 81 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Whites Creek Number 1 Dam.
Track Whites Creek Number 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Whites Creek Number 1 Dam
Where does the data for Whites Creek Number 1 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 High 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 Whites Creek Number 1 Dam.