Molpus Lumber Company Lake Dam dam
Molpus Lumber Company Lake Dam
Molpus Lumber Company Lake Dam, located in Leake, Mississippi, is a private earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for recreational purposes. Completed in 1960, the dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 220 acre-feet. Situated on Bibalucta Creek, the dam's primary purpose is to provide recreational opportunities for the local community.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the Molpus Lumber Company Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam operates with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. While it has not been inspected recently, the dam is regulated, permitted, and regularly inspected by the state agency to ensure its safety and compliance with environmental standards.
Although Molpus Lumber Company Lake Dam may not be well-known outside of water resource and climate circles, its presence serves as a vital component of the local ecosystem and offers a peaceful retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is crucial to monitor and maintain dams like this one to ensure their resilience in the face of evolving 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 Molpus Lumber Company Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl River At Edinburg | 380 cfs | → |
| Yockanookany River Nr Kosciusko | 81 cfs | → |
| Pearl River At Burnside | 1,000 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Carthage | 680 cfs | → |
| Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma | 196 cfs | → |
| Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove | 60 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Molpus Lumber Company Lake Dam.
Track Molpus Lumber Company Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Molpus Lumber Company Lake Dam
Where does the data for Molpus Lumber Company 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 Molpus Lumber Company Lake Dam.