Shaw Lake Number 2 Dam dam
Shaw Lake Number 2 Dam
Shaw Lake Number 2 Dam, located in Harrison, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. This earth dam with buttress core types stands at a height of 13 feet and has a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. The dam is under state regulation by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, with a risk assessment rating of 3. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam is regularly inspected and meets state guidelines for emergency action planning. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and does not have locks or associated structures. While the dam's last inspection date, condition assessment date, and emergency action plan preparation details are not specified in the data, the structure continues to serve its recreational purpose in the region.
Overall, Shaw Lake Number 2 Dam provides a valuable resource for water-based recreational activities in Mississippi. With its moderate risk level and state-regulated status, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and public safety in the area. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like Shaw Lake Number 2 Dam will be essential for both recreation and environmental protection efforts in the region.
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 Shaw Lake Number 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf River Nr Landon | 2,280 cfs | → |
| Biloxi River At Wortham | 527 cfs | → |
| East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar | 397 cfs | → |
| West Hobolochitto Creek Nr Mcneill | 813 cfs | → |
| Red Creek At Vestry | 4,700 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Nr Brooklyn | 860 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Shaw Lake Number 2 Dam.
Boat launches
- Ms 53 Harrison County
- Menge Avenue Harrison County
- Merlin Necaise Boat Launch
- Gulfport Lake Boat Launch
- Cedar Point Boat Launch
- West Beach Boulevard Pass Christian
Campgrounds
- Big Biloxi Rec Area
- Big Biloxi Recreation Area
- Shields Rv Military - Gulfport Ncb
- Airey Lake
- Mcleod Water Park
- Keesler Afb Military
Paddle runs
- The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge To Ends Approximately 2 River Miles From The Southern Terminus Of The Study Area
- Begins Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge To The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge
- The Confluence With Scarsborough Creek To The Confluence With The Escatawpa River
Track Shaw Lake Number 2 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 Shaw Lake Number 2 Dam
Where does the data for Shaw Lake 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Shaw Lake Number 2 Dam.