Ms04139 Lake Dam dam
Ms04139 Lake Dam
MS04139 Lake Dam in Jackson, Mississippi, is a privately-owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The dam, primarily used for recreation, stands at a height of 9 feet and has a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this earth dam with a buttress core serves as a crucial resource for water enthusiasts in the area.
Located within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, this uncontrolled spillway dam offers a surface area of 11 acres for recreational activities. Despite not being rated for its condition assessment, the dam's risk management measures are assessed to be moderate. While the last inspection date and other specific details are not provided, the dam's strategic location and purpose make it a significant water resource for the community.
With its peaceful surroundings and vital role in providing water-based recreation opportunities, the MS04139 Lake Dam is an essential part of the local landscape. The dam's risk assessment, although moderate, underscores the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality for water resource and climate enthusiasts 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 Ms04139 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Creek At Snow Road Near Semmes | 12 cfs | → |
| Pascagoula River At Graham Ferry | 25,900 cfs | → |
| Fowl River At Half-Mile Rd Near Laurendine | 19 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek Near Fairview | 8 cfs | → |
| Escatawpa River Near Agricola Ms | 386 cfs | → |
| Big Creek At County Rd 63 Near Wilmer | 25 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ms04139 Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Bayou Heron Road Jackson County
- Wade-Vancleave Road Jackson County
- Howells Ferry Road 11999, Mobile County
- Pascagoula Boat Launch
- Coast Guard Wharf Mobile
- Dauphin Island Parkway 16889, Mobile County
Campgrounds
- Camp Ground
- Shepard State Park
- Chickasabogue Park
- Davis Bayou - Gulf Islands National Seashore
- Meaher State Park
- Gulf Marine State Park
Paddle runs
- The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge To Ends Approximately 2 River Miles From The Southern Terminus Of The Study Area
- Begins Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge To The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge
- The Confluence With Scarsborough Creek To The Confluence With The Escatawpa River
- Begins Approximately 2 River Miles Downstream From The Yellowhouse Branch Confluence With The Escatawpa River Near The Town Of Deer Park, Alabama To Ends Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge
Track Ms04139 Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ms04139 Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ms04139 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 Ms04139 Lake Dam.