Bill Strahand Lake Dam dam
Bill Strahand Lake Dam
Bill Strahand Lake Dam, located in Pearl River, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1968 for recreational purposes. Standing at a height of 12 feet, the dam serves as a barrier on TR- CHINQUIPIN CREEK, with a storage capacity of 135 acre-feet. Designed by USDA NRCS, the dam falls under the regulatory oversight of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with state regulations for inspection, permitting, and enforcement.
Despite being categorized with an "Undetermined" hazard potential and a "Moderate (3)" risk assessment, the condition of Bill Strahand Lake Dam is currently listed as "Not Rated." The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified in the data, the presence of regulatory oversight and state jurisdiction suggests a commitment to ensuring the safety and integrity of the structure for both recreational and environmental purposes.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of dam infrastructure and environmental conservation may find Bill Strahand Lake Dam to be a compelling case study. With its unique design elements, regulatory framework, and risk assessment considerations, this dam serves as a focal point for understanding the balance between human recreation and natural resource management in the Mississippi region. As efforts to address climate change and water resource sustainability continue to evolve, the management and maintenance of dams like Bill Strahand Lake Dam will play a crucial role in ensuring the resilience of water systems in the face of environmental challenges.
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 Bill Strahand Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl River Near Bogalusa | 5,970 cfs | → |
| West Hobolochitto Creek Nr Mcneill | 131 cfs | → |
| Bogue Chitto River Near Bush | 1,370 cfs | → |
| East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar | 74 cfs | → |
| Tchefuncta River Near Folsom | 85 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Columbia | 3,560 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bill Strahand Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Walkiah Bluff Road 521, Pearl River County
- Burnt Bridge Road Pearl River County
- Pump Slough Road Pearl River
- Ms 53 Harrison County
- East Independence Street 798, Covington
- Water Street Covington
Track Bill Strahand Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bill Strahand Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bill Strahand 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 Undetermined 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 Bill Strahand Lake Dam.