Ms04196 Lake Dam dam
Ms04196 Lake Dam
Ms04196 Lake Dam, located in Jackson, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The dam, primarily used for recreational purposes, stands at a height of 18 feet and has a storage capacity of 151 acre-feet. Its spillway type is uncontrolled, and it is classified as having a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment score of 3.
Despite not being rated for its condition, Ms04196 Lake Dam is regularly inspected, permitted, and enforced by state regulatory agencies. The dam's location in the Mobile District and its association with Representative Steven M. Palazzo (R) make it a significant water resource in the area. With a surface area of 12 acres, the dam provides a serene recreational environment for enthusiasts and offers moderate risk management measures in place to ensure safety.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Ms04196 Lake Dam an intriguing structure that combines recreational value with environmental stewardship. As a privately owned entity with state jurisdiction, this earth dam with buttress core types not only serves its primary purpose but also contributes to the overall water management efforts in Mississippi. The dam's moderate risk assessment underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and sustainability of this valuable water resource for future generations.
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 Ms04196 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pascagoula River At Graham Ferry | 9,750 cfs | → |
| Red Creek At Vestry | 3,080 cfs | → |
| Biloxi River At Wortham | 3,330 cfs | → |
| Escatawpa River Near Agricola Ms | 386 cfs | → |
| Hamilton Creek At Snow Road Near Semmes | 20 cfs | → |
| Fowl River At Half-Mile Rd Near Laurendine | 78 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ms04196 Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Boat Launch Road Ocean Springs
- Washington Avenue Ocean Springs
- Lake Mars Pier
- Ocean Springs Marine Mart
- Bayview Avenue 551, Biloxi
- Wade-Vancleave Road Jackson County
Campgrounds
- Davis Bayou - Gulf Islands National Seashore
- Shepard State Park
- Gulf Marine State Park
- Keesler Afb Military
- Camp Ground
- Shields Rv Military - Gulfport Ncb
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
Track Ms04196 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 Ms04196 Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ms04196 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 Ms04196 Lake Dam.