Harsh Lake Number 3 Dam dam
Harsh Lake Number 3 Dam
Harsh Lake Number 3 Dam, located in Stone, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes. This earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 10 feet and has a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated and inspected by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While the exact completion year and other details are not specified, the dam remains in good condition and has not been rated for its current status. Although the dam is not managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, it is subject to state oversight and enforcement measures, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining the safety and integrity of this recreational water resource in Mississippi.
Overall, Harsh Lake Number 3 Dam serves as a vital part of the local water infrastructure, providing opportunities for recreational activities while also being subject to regular inspections and risk assessments. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the careful attention given to the safety and management of this dam, ensuring its continued function and protection of surrounding areas in Stone, Mississippi.
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 Harsh Lake Number 3 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Biloxi River At Wortham | 36 cfs | → |
| Wolf River Nr Landon | 203 cfs | → |
| East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar | 68 cfs | → |
| West Hobolochitto Creek Nr Mcneill | 117 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Nr Brooklyn | 349 cfs | → |
| Cypress Creek Nr Janice | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Harsh Lake Number 3 Dam.
Boat launches
- Ms 53 Harrison County
- Menge Avenue Harrison County
- Merlin Necaise Boat Launch
- Gulfport Lake Boat Launch
- Harrison County Biloxi River Boat Launch
- Cedar Point Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Big Biloxi Rec Area
- Big Biloxi Recreation Area
- Flint Creek Waterpark
- Airey Lake
- King's Arrow Ranch
- Mcleod Water Park
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 Harsh Lake Number 3 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Harsh Lake Number 3 Dam
Where does the data for Harsh Lake Number 3 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 Harsh Lake Number 3 Dam.