Shuler Dam dam
Shuler Dam
Shuler Dam, located in Stone, Mississippi, along Juniper Creek, is a privately owned structure primarily designed for recreation. Completed in 1993, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans a length of 950 feet, offering a maximum storage capacity of 502 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam is not currently rated for its condition, although it is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
With its uncontrolled spillway and proximity to a drainage area of 1.49 square miles, Shuler Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management for the region. The dam's normal storage capacity of 300 acre-feet supports various recreational activities and maintains a surface area of 26 acres. While there are no associated locks or outlet gates, the dam's function in maintaining water levels and regulating discharge up to 500 cubic feet per second demonstrates its importance in ensuring water availability for both environmental and recreational purposes.
Overall, Shuler Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates in Mississippi. Its role in managing water levels, providing recreational opportunities, and contributing to the overall environmental health of the area underscores the significance of responsible dam management and regulatory oversight to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region.
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 Shuler Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black Creek Nr Brooklyn | 349 cfs | → |
| Biloxi River At Wortham | 36 cfs | → |
| East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar | 68 cfs | → |
| Wolf River Nr Landon | 203 cfs | → |
| West Hobolochitto Creek Nr Mcneill | 117 cfs | → |
| Cypress Creek Nr Janice | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Shuler Dam.
Boat launches
- Ms 53 Harrison County
- Menge Avenue Harrison County
- Burnt Bridge Road Pearl River County
- Harrison County Biloxi River Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- King's Arrow Ranch
- Flint Creek Waterpark
- Airey Lake
- Big Biloxi Rec Area
- Big Biloxi Recreation Area
- Little Black Creek Waterpark
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
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About Shuler Dam
Where does the data for Shuler 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 Shuler Dam.