Louisville Lagoon Number 2 Dam dam
Louisville Lagoon Number 2 Dam
Louisville Lagoon Number 2 Dam, located in Winston, Mississippi, is a low hazard potential earth dam with a buttress core type. It is owned by the local government and regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The dam has a height of 9 feet and a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, serving a primary purpose that is classified as "Other".
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and is not equipped with outlet gates or locks. Its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated", with a moderate risk level. While the dam has not been inspected recently, it is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement measures. The risk management measures and emergency action plan for the dam are not currently available, highlighting the need for further evaluation and preparation in the event of an emergency.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Louisville Lagoon Number 2 Dam may find its design and regulatory information intriguing, as well as the potential risks associated with its moderate hazard level. The dam's location in Mississippi, its low hazard potential, and the absence of recent inspection data raise questions about its safety and emergency preparedness. Further monitoring and assessment of this dam are essential to ensure the protection of surrounding communities and the environment in case of a potential hazard.
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 Louisville Lagoon Number 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl River At Burnside | 1,000 cfs | → |
| Pearl River At Edinburg | 380 cfs | → |
| Noxubee River At Macon | 95 cfs | → |
| Yockanookany River Nr Kosciusko | 81 cfs | → |
| Catalpa Creek At Mayhew | 2,940 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Carthage | 680 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Louisville Lagoon Number 2 Dam.
Track Louisville Lagoon Number 2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Louisville Lagoon Number 2 Dam
Where does the data for Louisville Lagoon Number 2 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.
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