R N Herrin Lake Dam dam
R N Herrin Lake Dam
R N Herrin Lake Dam, located in Hinds, Mississippi, stands as a testament to water resource management and climate adaptation efforts. Built in 1972 by USDA NRCS, this privately-owned earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes on TR- Limekiln Creek. With a height of 28 feet, it provides a storage capacity of 330 acre-feet, contributing to the overall water management system in the region.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and environmental impact are maintained. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, its historical significance in providing water storage and recreational opportunities underscores its value to the community.
R N Herrin Lake Dam represents a collaborative effort between private ownership, government regulation, and community engagement in safeguarding water resources and adapting to changing climate conditions. As part of the Vicksburg District's water infrastructure, this dam plays a vital role in sustaining the local ecosystem and providing recreational benefits to residents. With a focus on risk assessment and management, the dam stands as a symbol of resilience and adaptability in the face of environmental challenges, highlighting the importance of proactive stewardship of water resources for future generations.
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 R N Herrin Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Black River Nr Bentonia | 776 cfs | → |
| Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson | 203 cfs | → |
| Lynch Creek At Jackson | 207 cfs | → |
| Pearl River At Jackson | 2,430 cfs | → |
| Big Black River Nr Bovina | 890 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Vicksburg | 565,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near R N Herrin Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Hinds County
- Madison Landing Circle 101, Ridgeland
- West River Road Jackson
- East River Road Rankin County
- Spillway Road Rankin County
- Fannin Landing Circle Rankin County
Track R N Herrin Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About R N Herrin Lake Dam
Where does the data for R N Herrin 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 R N Herrin Lake Dam.