Albin Pond Dam dam
Albin Pond Dam
Albin Pond Dam, located in Attala, Mississippi, is a privately-owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. This earth dam, with a height of 10 feet and a hydraulic height of 15 feet, primarily serves as a recreational area for visitors. With a storage capacity of 42 acre-feet and a surface area of 2.9 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities in the region.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, Albin Pond Dam is assessed to be in fair condition as of May 2020. The dam's emergency action plan is currently under review, and its risk assessment is considered moderate. The structure's primary purpose is for recreation, attracting visitors to enjoy the scenic surroundings and water activities. With its location along the UNT of Seneashe Creek, the dam contributes to the local ecosystem and serves as a vital water resource for the area.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Albin Pond Dam an interesting site to explore, given its significance in providing recreational opportunities while also maintaining the balance of the local ecosystem. With its regulated status and ongoing inspections, the dam showcases a commitment to ensuring public safety and environmental protection. As a part of the Vicksburg District and under the supervision of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam stands as a testament to responsible dam management and sustainable water resource practices in 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 Albin Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yockanookany River Nr Kosciusko | 81 cfs | → |
| Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma | 196 cfs | → |
| Big Black River At West | 1,470 cfs | → |
| Harland Creek Nr Howard | 3,340 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Lena | 1,000 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Carthage | 680 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Albin Pond Dam.
Track Albin Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Albin Pond Dam
Where does the data for Albin 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 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 Albin Pond Dam.