Paul Mcgill Lake Dam dam
Paul Mcgill Lake Dam
Paul Mcgill Lake Dam in West Gulfport, Mississippi, is a private earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1965, this dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a storage capacity of 640 acre-feet. It is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is classified as having a low hazard potential. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated structures or locks.
Located on TR- FLAT BRANCH, this dam offers recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike, with a serene lake created by its construction. Despite being not rated in terms of condition assessment, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level (3) and is subject to regular state inspection, permitting, and enforcement. With its picturesque surroundings and important role in water resource management, Paul Mcgill Lake Dam continues to be a notable feature in the Harrison County landscape.
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 Paul Mcgill Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Biloxi River At Wortham | 682 cfs | → |
| Wolf River Nr Landon | 2,610 cfs | → |
| East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar | 879 cfs | → |
| Red Creek At Vestry | 7,210 cfs | → |
| Pascagoula River At Graham Ferry | 67,800 cfs | → |
| West Hobolochitto Creek Nr Mcneill | 1,550 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Paul Mcgill Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Gulfport Lake Boat Launch
- Harrison County Biloxi River Boat Launch
- Menge Avenue Harrison County
- Cowan Road 1489, Gulfport
- Ken Combs Boat Lauch Ramp
- Popps Ferry Causeway Park Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Big Biloxi Rec Area
- Big Biloxi Recreation Area
- Shields Rv Military - Gulfport Ncb
- Keesler Afb Military
- Airey Lake
- Gulf Marine State Park
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 Paul Mcgill Lake 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 Paul Mcgill Lake Dam
Where does the data for Paul Mcgill Lake 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 Paul Mcgill Lake Dam.