Scruggs Dam dam
Scruggs Dam
Scruggs Dam, located in Monroe, Mississippi, was completed in 2009 and serves as a vital infrastructure on Cedar Creek. With a height of 20 feet and a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. Despite its relatively low hazard potential, the dam is classified as having a moderate risk level, indicating the need for careful monitoring and risk management measures.
While not regulated by the state, Scruggs Dam is maintained by the Mississippi state agency and is not subject to regular inspections or permitting requirements. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is not rated in terms of its condition assessment. Despite these limitations, the dam remains a key component of the local water infrastructure, contributing to flood control and water supply management for the surrounding area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Scruggs Dam offers a fascinating case study in dam construction and management in Mississippi. With its strategic location on Cedar Creek and its moderate risk level, the dam presents unique challenges and opportunities for sustainable water resource development. As efforts continue to improve risk management and infrastructure resilience, Scruggs Dam stands as a reminder of the importance of responsible water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Scruggs Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tombigbee River Nr Amory | 3,380 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River At Aberdeen Lock And Dam | 2,690 cfs | → |
| Town Creek Nr Nettleton | 381 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River At Bigbee | 1,020 cfs | → |
| Buttahatchee River Nr Aberdeen | 1,190 cfs | → |
| Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo | 75 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scruggs Dam.
Boat launches
- Amory Boat Ramp Road Amory
- Glover Wilkins Road Monroe County
- Ironwood Bluff Boat Ramp Access Itawamba County
- Waverly Mansion Road Clay County
- West Levee Service Road Itawamba County
Track Scruggs 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 Scruggs Dam
Where does the data for Scruggs 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 Scruggs Dam.