Jones County Lake Dam dam
Jones County Lake Dam
Jones County Lake Dam, located in Lanham, Mississippi, is a private-owned structure built in 1963 by the USDA NRCS. The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a height of 16 feet and a storage capacity of 280 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-BOGUE HOMO stream, the dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement measures.
Despite being classified as having an undetermined hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the condition of Jones County Lake Dam is currently not rated. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks or structures. While its emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified, the dam remains a key feature in the water resource infrastructure of Jones County, Mississippi. Water and climate enthusiasts may find interest in the unique design and purpose of this earth dam, contributing to the local landscape and providing recreational opportunities for the community.
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 Jones County Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tallahala Creek At Laurel | 17 cfs | → |
| Bogue Homo Nr Richton | 556 cfs | → |
| Tallahala Creek Nr Runnelstown | 93 cfs | → |
| Leaf River At Hattiesburg | 1,210 cfs | → |
| Leaf River Nr Collins | 488 cfs | → |
| Chickasawhay River Nr Waynesboro | 1,010 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jones County Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- James Duncan Arrington Memorial Highway Jones County
- Highway 11 Petal
- Johnny Paul Davis Road 1, Wayne County
- Peps Point Road Forrest County
- Wayne County
- Saguaro Trail Forrest County
Campgrounds
- Lake Boque Homa
- Big Creek Waterpark
- Maynor Creek Waterpark
- Turkey Fork Rec. Area
- Turkey Fork
- Lake Walker Military - Camp Shelby
Paddle runs
Track Jones County Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Jones County Lake Dam
Where does the data for Jones County 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 Jones County Lake Dam.