Dogwood Lake Ms01500 Dam dam
Dogwood Lake Ms01500 Dam
Dogwood Lake Ms01500 Dam, located in Forrest County, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1959 by the USDA NRCS. This recreational dam on Jacobs Creek stands at a height of 25.3 feet, with a storage capacity of 287.75 acre-feet and a surface area of 14.75 acres. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities in the picturesque surroundings of Dogwood Lake.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While it is currently not rated for its condition, regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. Although the dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, its risk management measures and emergency preparedness status remain undisclosed. The surrounding area is represented by Congressman Steven M. Palazzo (R) and falls under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the USACE.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Dogwood Lake Ms01500 Dam offers a fascinating study in dam construction, regulation, and recreational usage. Its unique design and location provide a valuable resource for understanding the balance between human development and environmental conservation. As a privately owned structure in a state-regulated ecosystem, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices and the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of both the dam and its surrounding community.
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 Dogwood Lake Ms01500 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf River At Hattiesburg | 2,550 cfs | → |
| Leaf River Nr New Augusta | 9,250 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Nr Brooklyn | 3,270 cfs | → |
| Tallahala Creek Nr Runnelstown | 93 cfs | → |
| Cypress Creek Nr Janice | 381 cfs | → |
| Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg | 344 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dogwood Lake Ms01500 Dam.
Boat launches
- Highway 11 Petal
- Peps Point Road Forrest County
- Saguaro Trail Forrest County
- Ms 15 Beaumont
- James Duncan Arrington Memorial Highway Jones County
Campgrounds
- Lake Walker Military - Camp Shelby
- Paul B Johnson State Park
- Moody's Landing - Usfs
- Moodys Landing
- Little Black Creek Waterpark
- Janice Rec.Area
Paddle runs
- The Confluence With Scarsborough Creek To The Confluence With The Escatawpa River
- The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge To Ends Approximately 2 River Miles From The Southern Terminus Of The Study Area
- 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
- Begins Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge To The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge
Track Dogwood Lake Ms01500 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dogwood Lake Ms01500 Dam
Where does the data for Dogwood Lake Ms01500 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.
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