J R Stinson Lake Dam dam
J R Stinson Lake Dam
J R Stinson Lake Dam in Greene, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. This earth dam, primarily used for recreation, stands at a height of 13 feet and has a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. The dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment.
While the dam's condition is currently marked as "Not Rated," it is regularly inspected and meets state permitting and enforcement requirements. The spillway type is uncontrolled, indicating that water flow is managed without specific gates or controls. The location of the dam, in the Mobile District, makes it a vital resource for the surrounding area and a key point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to understand the management and impact of dams on the local environment.
Overall, the J R Stinson Lake Dam serves as a crucial recreational feature in the region, providing both enjoyment and potential risks that require ongoing management and assessment. Its presence highlights the intersection of human-made structures with natural water systems, offering a valuable case study for those interested in the complexities of water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
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 J R Stinson Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bogue Homo Nr Richton | 556 cfs | → |
| Tallahala Creek Nr Runnelstown | 93 cfs | → |
| Leaf River Nr New Augusta | 1,980 cfs | → |
| Chickasawhay River Nr Waynesboro | 1,000 cfs | → |
| Leaf River Nr Mclain | 2,560 cfs | → |
| Tallahala Creek At Laurel | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near J R Stinson Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Turkey Fork Rec. Area
- Turkey Fork
- Maynor Creek Waterpark
- Lake Perry
- Lake Boque Homa
- Lake Walker Military - Camp Shelby
Paddle runs
- Begins Approximately 2 River Miles Downstream From The Yellowhouse Branch Confluence With The Escatawpa River Near The Town Of Deer Park, Alabama To Ends Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge
- The Confluence With Scarsborough Creek To The Confluence With The Escatawpa River
- Begins Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge To The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge
- The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge To Ends Approximately 2 River Miles From The Southern Terminus Of The Study Area
Track J R Stinson Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About J R Stinson Lake Dam
Where does the data for J R Stinson 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 J R Stinson Lake Dam.