Ross Barnett Reservoir Nr Jackson reservoir
Ross Barnett Reservoir Nr Jackson
Ross Barnett Reservoir is a man-made lake located in central Mississippi near Jackson. The reservoir was created in 1965 by the Ross Barnett Dam on the Pearl River. The hydrology of the reservoir is dependent on the Pearl River watershed and receives water from streams, rivers, and rainfall. The surface flow comes from the reservoir's tributaries, while the snowpack providers are the areas north of the reservoir. The reservoir has been a crucial source of water supply for the surrounding communities, along with serving as a recreational area for fishing, boating, camping, and nature watching. Ross Barnett Reservoir also provides a source of irrigation for the local agricultural industry.
Daily levels at Ross Barnett Reservoir Nr Jackson
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Gage height, ft
ft · code 00065
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Ross Barnett Reservoir Nr Jackson -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson | 376 cfs | → |
| Pearl River At Jackson | 3,930 cfs | → |
| Lynch Creek At Jackson | 224 cfs | → |
| Big Black River Nr Bentonia | 1,160 cfs | → |
| Strong River At D`Lo | 576 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Lena | 2,650 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ross Barnett Reservoir Nr Jackson.
Boat launches
- West River Road Jackson
- East River Road Rankin County
- Spillway Road Rankin County
- Madison Landing Circle 101, Ridgeland
- Fannin Landing Circle Rankin County
- Browns Landing Road Madison County
Track Ross Barnett Reservoir Nr Jackson in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Ross Barnett Reservoir Nr Jackson
Where does the data for Ross Barnett Reservoir Nr Jackson come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard 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 reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
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