Perkinston Jr College Lake Number 2 Dam dam
Perkinston Jr College Lake Number 2 Dam
Perkinston Jr College Lake Number 2 Dam in Mississippi is a state-regulated structure with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam is of earth core type with a buttress foundation and a height of 10 feet, providing a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. The dam is classified as low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment score of 3.
Located in Stone County, Mississippi, the dam is managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and falls under the jurisdiction of the state. While the dam's condition has not been rated, it undergoes regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is not associated with any federal agencies for funding or construction.
Perkinston Jr College Lake Number 2 Dam serves as a recreational resource for the local community, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and water-based activities. With its moderate risk assessment and low hazard potential, the dam provides a safe environment for visitors to enjoy the surrounding natural landscape. As climate and water resource enthusiasts, it is important to recognize the role of such structures in providing recreational opportunities while also prioritizing safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
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 Perkinston Jr College Lake Number 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Biloxi River At Wortham | 527 cfs | → |
| Cypress Creek Nr Janice | 71 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Nr Brooklyn | 860 cfs | → |
| Red Creek At Vestry | 4,700 cfs | → |
| Wolf River Nr Landon | 2,280 cfs | → |
| Pascagoula River At Merrill | 36,900 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Perkinston Jr College Lake Number 2 Dam.
Boat launches
- Ms 53 Harrison County
- Mccrea River Road George County
- Harrison County Biloxi River Boat Launch
- George County
Campgrounds
- Flint Creek Waterpark
- Airey Lake
- Fairley Bridge Landing
- Cypress Creek Landing
- Big Biloxi Rec Area
- Big Biloxi Recreation Area
Paddle runs
- The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge To Ends Approximately 2 River Miles From The Southern Terminus Of The Study Area
- The Confluence With Scarsborough Creek To The Confluence With The Escatawpa River
- Begins Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge To The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge
Track Perkinston Jr College Lake Number 2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Perkinston Jr College Lake Number 2 Dam
Where does the data for Perkinston Jr College Lake Number 2 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 Perkinston Jr College Lake Number 2 Dam.