Woods Lake Dam dam
Woods Lake Dam
Woods Lake Dam in Mississippi is a privately owned structure that serves the primary purpose of recreation. Located in Pearl River County, this earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 20 feet and provides a storage capacity of 225 acre-feet. The dam, situated on the Hobolochitto Creek, features an uncontrolled spillway and covers an area of 25 acres.
Although the hazard potential of Woods Lake Dam is currently undetermined, its risk assessment is moderate. The dam's condition has not been rated, and there is limited information available on its inspection frequency and emergency preparedness measures. Despite these uncertainties, the dam continues to offer recreational opportunities in the area while being regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Woods Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned recreational dam in Mississippi. With its unique design and purpose, the dam offers a glimpse into the intersection of human recreation and environmental regulation in managing water resources. As efforts to assess and mitigate risks associated with dams like Woods Lake continue, it underscores the importance of balancing recreation with safety and environmental protection in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Woods Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar | 68 cfs | → |
| West Hobolochitto Creek Nr Mcneill | 117 cfs | → |
| Bogue Chitto River Near Bush | 1,320 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Near Bogalusa | 5,700 cfs | → |
| Wolf River Nr Landon | 203 cfs | → |
| Biloxi River At Wortham | 36 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Woods Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Burnt Bridge Road Pearl River County
- Walkiah Bluff Road 521, Pearl River County
- Pump Slough Road Pearl River
- Davis Landing Road 438, St. Tammany Parish
- Ms 53 Harrison County
- Bayou Lane Slidell
Track Woods Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Woods Lake Dam
Where does the data for Woods 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 Woods Lake Dam.