Gene Verell Lake Dam dam
Gene Verell Lake Dam
Gene Verell Lake Dam is a private-owned structure located in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam is classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type, standing at a height of 14 feet and offering a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. While the dam has a low hazard potential, it is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance.
Situated within the Vicksburg District, Gene Verell Lake Dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and is not equipped with locks or outlet gates. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not been given a condition assessment, and its Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status remains undisclosed. With no reported incidents or major modifications over the years, the dam serves as a vital recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region, offering a peaceful environment for outdoor activities and leisure.
As a significant landmark in the area, Gene Verell Lake Dam presents an opportunity for individuals interested in water resource management and climate conservation to observe the intersection of human-made structures and natural ecosystems. With its serene surroundings and moderate risk profile, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible dam ownership and maintenance in safeguarding both the environment and public safety.
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 Gene Verell Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Skuna River At Bruce | 49 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River At Aberdeen Lock And Dam | 8,810 cfs | → |
| Town Creek Nr Nettleton | 529 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River Nr Amory | 3,660 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River At Bigbee | 1,720 cfs | → |
| Catalpa Creek At Mayhew | 2,940 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gene Verell Lake Dam.
Track Gene Verell 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 Gene Verell Lake Dam
Where does the data for Gene Verell 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 Gene Verell Lake Dam.