Lake Serene Dam dam
Lake Serene Dam
Lake Serene Dam is a privately owned structure located in Lamar, Mississippi, with a primary purpose of recreation. It is classified as an Earth dam with a buttress core type and stands at a height of 24 feet, providing a storage capacity of 4800 acre-feet. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring that it meets state inspection and enforcement standards.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, Lake Serene Dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated." The dam has not been inspected for some time, with no information available on its maintenance or emergency preparedness measures. However, its picturesque location and recreational opportunities make it a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to explore the beauty of Mississippi's waterways.
While the specifics of the dam's construction and history remain unknown, Lake Serene Dam's presence adds to the diverse landscape of water infrastructure in the region. With its tranquil setting and potential for outdoor activities, it serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring water resources to ensure safety and enjoyment for all who visit. For those interested in the intersection of water management and climate resilience, Lake Serene Dam offers a unique glimpse into the complexities and challenges of balancing human recreation with environmental conservation.
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 Serene Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg | 344 cfs | → |
| Leaf River At Hattiesburg | 2,550 cfs | → |
| Okatoma Creek At Sanford | 312 cfs | → |
| Tallahala Creek Nr Runnelstown | 93 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Nr Brooklyn | 3,270 cfs | → |
| Leaf River Nr New Augusta | 9,250 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Serene Dam.
Boat launches
- Saguaro Trail Forrest County
- Peps Point Road Forrest County
- Highway 11 Petal
- James Duncan Arrington Memorial Highway Jones County
Track Lake Serene 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 Lake Serene Dam
Where does the data for Lake Serene 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 Lake Serene Dam.