Little Hoover Dam dam
Little Hoover Dam
Located in Jackson, Mississippi, Little Hoover Dam is a private-owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Standing at a height of 10 feet and stretching 310 feet in length, this dam holds a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet with a surface area of 20 acres. Situated on the Boggy Branch river and under the jurisdiction of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Little Hoover Dam offers a serene and picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score, Little Hoover Dam provides a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors. While the dam's condition assessment is not rated, it is regularly inspected and maintained by the state regulatory agency to ensure its structural integrity and safety standards are met. Despite its small size, the dam serves as an important recreational asset in the community, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities for residents and visitors alike.
As a key feature in the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Little Hoover Dam also serves as a valuable resource for wildlife habitat and water conservation efforts in the area. With its uncontrolled spillway type and proximity to the Congaree National Park, this dam plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of the surrounding environment. Whether for leisure or environmental preservation, Little Hoover Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate stewardship in 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 Little Hoover Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pascagoula River At Graham Ferry | 9,750 cfs | → |
| Red Creek At Vestry | 3,080 cfs | → |
| Escatawpa River Near Agricola Ms | 386 cfs | → |
| Biloxi River At Wortham | 3,330 cfs | → |
| Hamilton Creek At Snow Road Near Semmes | 20 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek Near Fairview | 40 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Little Hoover Dam.
Boat launches
- Wade-Vancleave Road Jackson County
- Boat Launch Road Ocean Springs
- Washington Avenue Ocean Springs
- Pascagoula Boat Launch
- Lake Mars Pier
- Ocean Springs Marine Mart
Campgrounds
- Shepard State Park
- Davis Bayou - Gulf Islands National Seashore
- Gulf Marine State Park
- Camp Ground
- Keesler Afb Military
- Airey Lake
Paddle runs
- The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge To Ends Approximately 2 River Miles From The Southern Terminus Of The Study Area
- Begins Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge To The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge
- The Confluence With Scarsborough Creek To The Confluence With The Escatawpa River
- Begins Approximately 2 River Miles Downstream From The Yellowhouse Branch Confluence With The Escatawpa River Near The Town Of Deer Park, Alabama To Ends Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge
Track Little Hoover 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 Little Hoover Dam
Where does the data for Little Hoover 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 Little Hoover Dam.