Lake Dorothy Dam dam
Lake Dorothy Dam
Lake Dorothy Dam, located in Scott, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 2005, this earth dam stands at a height of 18.3 meters and has a hydraulic height of 17.3 meters, providing a storage capacity of 122 acre-feet. With a moderate risk assessment and low hazard potential, the dam is classified as uncontrolled spillway type, ensuring safety and protection for the surrounding area along the UNT of Caney Creek.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Lake Dorothy Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. While the dam has not been rated for condition assessment, its risk management measures and emergency action plan readiness contribute to its overall risk mitigation strategy. Situated within the Mobile District of the USACE, the dam serves as a vital resource for water recreation enthusiasts in the region, offering a surface area of 5.3 acres for outdoor activities.
Overall, Lake Dorothy Dam represents a well-maintained and crucial infrastructure for water resource management and climate enthusiasts alike. Its strategic location, low hazard potential, and recreational focus make it a valuable asset for the local community while also highlighting the importance of effective dam management and safety protocols in safeguarding surrounding areas from potential risks and hazards.
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 Lake Dorothy Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Canal Tuscolameta Creek Nr Walnut Grove | 8 cfs | → |
| Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove | 60 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Lena | 1,000 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Carthage | 680 cfs | → |
| Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma | 196 cfs | → |
| Strong River At D`Lo | 129 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Dorothy Dam.
Track Lake Dorothy 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 Lake Dorothy Dam
Where does the data for Lake Dorothy 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 Lake Dorothy Dam.