Burton Lake Dam No. 1 dam
Burton Lake Dam No. 1
Burton Lake Dam No. 1 is a private earth dam located in Tishomingo, Mississippi, along the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway. Completed in 2017, this dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a hydraulic height of 32 feet, with a total structural height of 39 feet. It spans a length of 860 feet and has a storage capacity of 245 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area.
Despite being privately owned, Burton Lake Dam No. 1 is not regulated or inspected by the state, as it falls under the jurisdiction of the Nashville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. While it currently holds a "Not Rated" condition assessment, the dam's emergency action plan preparation and adherence to guidelines are not specified, highlighting potential areas for improvement in emergency response preparedness.
Overall, Burton Lake Dam No. 1 serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region, with a focus on flood control and reservoir storage. Its presence along the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway underscores its importance in maintaining water levels and mitigating potential risks, making it a key asset for both water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable water management practices.
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 Burton Lake Dam No. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red Bud Creek Nr Moores Mill | 15 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Near Red Bay | 213 cfs | → |
| Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown | 528 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Bishop | 4,330 cfs | → |
| Cummings Creek Nr Fulton | 13 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River Nr Fulton | 834 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Burton Lake Dam No. 1.
Boat launches
- Tishomingo County
- West Levee Service Road Itawamba County
- County Road 90 Franklin County
- County Road 88 Franklin County
- Elliott Branch
Campgrounds
- Piney Grove Campground
- Williams Hollow Campground
- Natchez Trace Np - Tupelo Bicycle Cg
- Tupelo Bicycle Only Campground
- Colbert Ferry Bicycle Only Campground
Fishing spots
Track Burton Lake Dam No. 1 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 Burton Lake Dam No. 1
Where does the data for Burton Lake Dam No. 1 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 Burton Lake Dam No. 1.