Lake Hilda dam
Lake Hilda
Nestled in the heart of Warren, Mississippi, Lake Hilda, also known as Warrenton Heights Recreation Lake Dam, is a local government-owned reservoir with a primary purpose of recreation. This Earth dam, with a height of 47 feet and a length of 400 feet, boasts a maximum storage capacity of 376 acre-feet and a surface area of 12.7 acres. Situated along the scenic Paces Bayou, Lake Hilda offers visitors a tranquil escape for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities.
Despite its picturesque setting, Lake Hilda poses a high hazard potential due to its unsatisfactory condition assessment and outdated inspection frequency of five years. Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this dam is regulated, permitted, and inspected by state authorities to ensure public safety and environmental protection. The risk assessment for Lake Hilda indicates a moderate risk level, prompting the need for improved risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the long-term stability of this recreational resource.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lake Hilda serves as a vital recreational hub within the Vicksburg District of Mississippi. With its lush surroundings and connection to Paces Bayou, this dam offers a unique opportunity to appreciate the intersection of water management, environmental stewardship, and outdoor recreation. As efforts continue to assess and address safety concerns at Lake Hilda, stakeholders are encouraged to engage in proactive measures that enhance the resilience and sustainability of this beloved water resource in Warren County.
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 Lake Hilda -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River At Vicksburg | 863,000 cfs | → |
| Big Black River Nr Bovina | 1,620 cfs | → |
| Bayou Pierre Nr Willows | 557 cfs | → |
| Tensas River At Tendal | 233 cfs | → |
| Big Black River Nr Bentonia | 1,690 cfs | → |
| Lynch Creek At Jackson | 224 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Hilda.
Track Lake Hilda 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 Lake Hilda
Where does the data for Lake Hilda 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 Lake Hilda.