Mcingvale Lake Dam dam
Mcingvale Lake Dam
Mcingvale Lake Dam, located in DeSoto, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes. Completed in 1998, this earth dam stands at 14 feet high and stretches 470 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 64.82 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the Coldwater River and serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy water-based activities in a picturesque setting.
Despite its recreational appeal, Mcingvale Lake Dam has been classified as having a high hazard potential, indicating the need for careful monitoring and maintenance. Fortunately, the dam's condition assessment as of July 2020 was deemed satisfactory, suggesting that it is currently in good standing. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement practices in place to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure for both visitors and the surrounding environment.
In the event of an emergency, it is crucial for the dam to have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, although details regarding its preparation and compliance with guidelines are not specified in the data. With a moderate risk assessment rating, stakeholders may need to consider implementing additional risk management measures to further safeguard the dam and its downstream communities from potential hazards. Overall, Mcingvale Lake Dam stands as a vital water resource for recreation and serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible stewardship in managing our climate-sensitive infrastructure.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Mcingvale Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch | 53 cfs | → |
| Nonconnah Creek Near Germantown | 136 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Memphis | 726,000 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Germantown | 756 cfs | → |
| Fletcher Creek At Sycamore View Road At Memphis | 73 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Rossville | 229 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mcingvale Lake Dam.
Boat launches
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About Mcingvale Lake Dam
Where does the data for Mcingvale 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 High 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 below 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.
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.