Le Doux Dam dam
Le Doux Dam
Le Doux Dam in Mississippi is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes. This earth dam, with a height of 26 feet, has a low hazard potential and is currently in "Not Rated" condition assessment. The dam has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet and is located in Jefferson Davis County, providing a picturesque spot for water enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities.
Despite its moderate risk assessment, Le Doux Dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring that inspections, enforcement, and permitting are in place to maintain its structural integrity and safety. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has not been modified in recent years, further contributing to its low hazard potential. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can visit this site to appreciate the harmony between nature and human engineering in creating a space for outdoor recreation in the heart of Mississippi.
With its tranquil surroundings and designated purpose for recreation, Le Doux Dam stands as a testament to the balance between human development and environmental preservation. The dam, while posing a moderate risk, showcases the importance of regulatory oversight in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resource infrastructure. Visitors can explore the area, taking in the beauty of the dam and its surroundings while appreciating the careful planning and management that goes into maintaining such structures for both practical and leisurely use.
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 Le Doux Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl River Nr Rockport | 7,040 cfs | → |
| Strong River At D`Lo | 669 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Monticello | 7,260 cfs | → |
| Leaf River Nr Collins | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Okatoma Creek At Sanford | 1,010 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Columbia | 8,920 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Le Doux Dam.
Track Le Doux 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 Le Doux Dam
Where does the data for Le Doux 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 Le Doux Dam.