Leaf Pond Dam dam
Leaf Pond Dam
Leaf Pond Dam in Greene, Mississippi is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The dam, primarily used for recreation, is an earth dam with a buttress core type and a height of 17 feet. It has a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet and a surface area of 7 acres, making it a small but essential water resource in the area.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Leaf Pond Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and does not have any associated locks or outlet gates. While it serves as a recreational site for visitors, more information is needed on its construction date and inspection history to ensure its safety and longevity as a valuable water resource in the region.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in the area would find Leaf Pond Dam an intriguing site for further exploration and study. Its location, design, and regulatory oversight provide a unique opportunity to understand the intersection of human infrastructure with environmental conservation. As the dam continues to serve its primary purpose of recreation, ongoing monitoring and assessment will be crucial in maintaining its functionality and safety for both visitors and the surrounding ecosystem.
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 Leaf Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pascagoula River At Merrill | 13,200 cfs | → |
| Leaf River Nr Mclain | 12,200 cfs | → |
| Cypress Creek Nr Janice | 287 cfs | → |
| Red Creek At Vestry | 3,080 cfs | → |
| Chickasawhay River At Leakesville | 3,150 cfs | → |
| Leaf River Nr New Augusta | 14,300 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Leaf Pond Dam.
Campgrounds
- Lake Perry
- Fairley Bridge Landing
- Cypress Creek Landing
- Janice Rec.Area
- Moodys Landing
- Moody's Landing - Usfs
Paddle runs
- The Confluence With Scarsborough Creek To The Confluence With The Escatawpa River
- The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge To Ends Approximately 2 River Miles From The Southern Terminus Of The Study Area
- Begins Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge To The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge
- Begins Approximately 2 River Miles Downstream From The Yellowhouse Branch Confluence With The Escatawpa River Near The Town Of Deer Park, Alabama To Ends Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge
Track Leaf Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Leaf Pond Dam
Where does the data for Leaf 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 Leaf Pond Dam.