Tri State Brick Lake Dam dam
Tri State Brick Lake Dam
Tri State Brick Lake Dam, also known as Costas Lake, is a privately owned earth dam located in Hinds, Mississippi. Built in 1945 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes and stands at a height of 20 feet with a length of 525 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 800 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 560 acre-feet. It is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is deemed to have a moderate risk level.
Situated on the Unt of Bogue Chitto river, Tri State Brick Lake Dam is a significant feature in the Vicksburg District of Mississippi. Despite being categorized as an Earth dam with a buttress core and soil foundation, the dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with outlet gates also uncontrolled. The dam's condition is currently not rated, with its hazard potential labeled as undetermined. It is noted that there are no associated structures with the dam, and it has not undergone any recent inspections.
Overall, Tri State Brick Lake Dam presents an interesting case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts, with its historical significance, design characteristics, and regulatory oversight providing valuable insights into the management of dams in the region. As a privately owned structure with a focus on recreation, the dam's risk level and potential implications for the surrounding area highlight the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and sustainability of this vital water resource infrastructure.
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 Tri State Brick Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson | 203 cfs | → |
| Lynch Creek At Jackson | 207 cfs | → |
| Pearl River At Jackson | 2,430 cfs | → |
| Big Black River Nr Bentonia | 776 cfs | → |
| Big Black River Nr Bovina | 890 cfs | → |
| Strong River At D`Lo | 129 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tri State Brick Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Madison Landing Circle 101, Ridgeland
- West River Road Jackson
- East River Road Rankin County
- Spillway Road Rankin County
- Fannin Landing Circle Rankin County
- Hinds County
Track Tri State Brick Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tri State Brick Lake Dam
Where does the data for Tri State Brick 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 Tri State Brick Lake Dam.