Ms04115 Lake Dam dam
Ms04115 Lake Dam
Ms04115 Lake Dam, located in Hancock, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. Standing at a height of 13 feet, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 82 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 10 acres. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Despite not being rated for its condition assessment, Ms04115 Lake Dam remains a crucial component in the local water resource management system. The dam's location within the Mobile District accentuates its importance in the region's ecosystem, offering recreational opportunities while also mitigating flood risks and ensuring water availability for various stakeholders. With state-mandated inspections, permitting, and enforcement in place, the dam's operational integrity is upheld to safeguard its surrounding environment and communities.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the role of dams like Ms04115 Lake Dam becomes increasingly significant. Understanding its risk management measures and emergency preparedness protocols is essential for ensuring the long-term resilience of the structure and its ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions. By staying informed and engaged in the monitoring and maintenance of Ms04115 Lake Dam, water resource and climate enthusiasts can contribute to the sustainable management of this vital water infrastructure.
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 Ms04115 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar | 68 cfs | → |
| Wolf River Nr Landon | 203 cfs | → |
| West Hobolochitto Creek Nr Mcneill | 117 cfs | → |
| Biloxi River At Wortham | 36 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Near Bogalusa | 5,700 cfs | → |
| Bogue Chitto River Near Bush | 1,320 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ms04115 Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Ms 53 Harrison County
- Burnt Bridge Road Pearl River County
- Cedar Point Boat Launch
- Waveland Ramp
- Walkiah Bluff Road 521, Pearl River County
- Merlin Necaise Boat Launch
Track Ms04115 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 Ms04115 Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ms04115 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 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 Ms04115 Lake Dam.