Hunter Cade Dam dam
Hunter Cade Dam
Hunter Cade Dam, located in Mississippi, is a privately owned structure designed by William M. Sheppard, with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 2002, this earth-type dam stands at 18 feet high and spans a length of 664 feet, creating a storage capacity of 289 acre-feet. The dam holds a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition, making it a moderate risk according to the data.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Hunter Cade Dam overlooks the Fannegusha Creek, offering a surface area of 18.8 acres for recreational activities. With a normal storage capacity of 147 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 2174 cubic feet per second, the dam provides a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the surrounding natural beauty. Although the dam has no outlet gates, it serves as a vital recreational spot for locals and visitors alike.
Despite not having a current condition assessment or emergency action plan in place, Hunter Cade Dam remains a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking to enjoy the picturesque surroundings and engage in various recreational activities. With its moderate risk level and low hazard potential, the dam continues to be an integral part of the local ecosystem, offering a peaceful retreat for those looking to connect with nature in Carroll, Mississippi.
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 Hunter Cade Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Black River At West | 1,470 cfs | → |
| Abiaca Creek At Cruger | 44 cfs | → |
| Harland Creek Nr Howard | 3,340 cfs | → |
| Yockanookany River Nr Kosciusko | 81 cfs | → |
| Tallahatchie River At Money | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Batupan Bogue At Grenada | 271 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hunter Cade Dam.
Track Hunter Cade Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hunter Cade Dam
Where does the data for Hunter Cade 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 Hunter Cade Dam.