Arkabutla Dam Quick Facts
Arkabutla Dam Map
Arkabutla Dam Information
Arkabutla Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 13 miles from Tunica, DeSoto, Mississippi.
The dam, which is on the Coldwater River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.
The dam was designed by CEMVK and commissioned in 1943 and is currently owned by USACE – Vicksburg District.
Arkabutla Dam Structure
The Arkabutla Dam is approximately 10,000 feet (3,048 m) long, 65 feet (20 m) high and has a structural volume of 4,700,000 cubic yards (3,593,409 cubic metres).
Arkabutla Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 31,500 acre-ft (38,855 Ml) and maximum capacity of 1,383,800 acre-ft (1,706,890 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 5,100 acres (2,064 ha) and the total catchment area is 1,000 square miles (2,590 square kilometres).
Arkabutla Dam Spillway
The dam has a 300 feet (91 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 111000 cubic feet per second (3143 cubic metres per second).
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Arkabutla Dam Weather
Current Conditions at Arkabutla Dam
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Time | 23:54 |
| Sunrise | 07:06 |
| Sunset | 18:25 |
| Temperature (°F) | 48 |
| Feels Like (°F) | 43 |
| Cloud Coverage (%) | 1 |
| Pressure (inHg) | 1027 |
| Humidity (%) | 53 |
| Wind Speed (mph) | 11 |
| Rain (mm) | 0 |
7-Day Forecast for Arkabutla Dam
| Day | Min Temp (°F) | Max Temp (°F) | Feels Like (°F) | Pressure (inHg) | Humidity (%) | Wind Speed (mph) | Wind Gust (mph) | Wind Dir | Precip Prob (%) | Precip Volume (mm) | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 48 | 70 | 65 | 1020 | 32 | 17 | 27 | NNE | 0 | - |  |
| Wed | 41 | 61 | 54 | 1031 | 34 | 11 | 26 | NE | 0 | - | |
| Thu | 42 | 67 | 60 | 1029 | 38 | 6 | 7 | E | 0 | - | |
| Fri | 45 | 72 | 65 | 1030 | 31 | 7 | 12 | E | 0 | - | |
| Sat | 49 | 75 | 71 | 1031 | 30 | 7 | 14 | E | 0 | - | |
| Sun | 50 | 77 | 73 | 1027 | 28 | 7 | 10 | ESE | 0 | - | |
| Mon | 52 | 78 | 75 | 1021 | 30 | 9 | 14 | SSE | 0 | - | |
| Tue | 58 | 83 | 74 | 1022 | 46 | 7 | 13 | SSE | 0 | - |  |
Arkabutla Dam Frequently Asked Questions
Arkabutla Dam is in Mississippi.
Arkabutla Dam is in DeSoto County.
Arkabutla Dam is 65 feet high.
Arkabutla Dam is 10,000 feet long.
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Condition Assessment Classification
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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Source: National Inventory of Dams