The Highlands Lake Dam dam
The Highlands Lake Dam
The Highlands Lake Dam, located in Jones, Mississippi, is a privately-owned structure designed by Lawrence R. Clark and completed in 2006. This earth dam serves primarily for recreation purposes and stands at a height of 22.75 feet, with a storage capacity of 285.33 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the UNT of UNT of Little Rocky Creek and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the condition of The Highlands Lake Dam is currently not rated, and its hazard potential remains undetermined. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam has not been inspected or assessed for its emergency action plan preparedness. The surrounding area covers 13.55 acres with a drainage area of 0.19 square miles, making it a crucial resource for water management and climate enthusiasts interested in the conservation and safety of this vital infrastructure.
The Highlands Lake Dam stands as a significant structure in the Vicksburg District, attracting visitors for recreational activities while posing a moderate risk in terms of its safety and management. As a privately-owned entity in Mississippi, its maintenance, inspection, and regulatory oversight fall under the jurisdiction of the state's environmental quality department. This dam serves as a focal point for ongoing discussions and actions related to water resource management and climate adaptation efforts in the region, making it an essential asset to monitor and protect for the future.
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 The Highlands Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Okatoma Creek At Sanford | 287 cfs | → |
| Tallahala Creek At Laurel | 17 cfs | → |
| Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg | 340 cfs | → |
| Leaf River Nr Collins | 488 cfs | → |
| Leaf River At Hattiesburg | 1,210 cfs | → |
| Bogue Homo Nr Richton | 556 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near The Highlands Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- James Duncan Arrington Memorial Highway Jones County
- Peps Point Road Forrest County
- Highway 11 Petal
- Saguaro Trail Forrest County
Track The Highlands Lake 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 The Highlands Lake Dam
Where does the data for The Highlands 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 Undetermined 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 The Highlands Lake Dam.