Ms04512 Lake Dam dam
Ms04512 Lake Dam
Ms04512 Lake Dam in Monroe, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. This earth dam with a buttress core stands at 15 feet high and has a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, providing ample water for recreational activities. The dam is regulated and inspected by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring its safety and compliance with state standards.
Despite being classified as having an undetermined hazard potential and not having a current condition assessment rating, the dam's risk assessment is moderate. This suggests that there are potential risks associated with the structure that may require attention or monitoring. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, raising concerns about preparedness in case of an emergency. However, the dam's location and purpose make it a valuable resource for water enthusiasts and climate aficionados in the area.
Overall, Ms04512 Lake Dam presents an intriguing mix of recreational opportunities and potential risks. As a privately owned structure with a focus on providing water for leisure activities, it offers a unique perspective on how water resources can be managed and utilized for public enjoyment. With the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality overseeing its regulation and inspection, the dam's safety and compliance are ensured, although further assessment and risk management measures may be needed to address potential hazards. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a fascinating case study in balancing recreation with the need for proper infrastructure management and safety protocols.
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 Ms04512 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Town Creek Nr Nettleton | 381 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River At Bigbee | 1,020 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River Nr Amory | 3,380 cfs | → |
| Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo | 75 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River Nr Fulton | 574 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River At Aberdeen Lock And Dam | 2,690 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ms04512 Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Amory Boat Ramp Road Amory
- Glover Wilkins Road Monroe County
- Ironwood Bluff Boat Ramp Access Itawamba County
- West Levee Service Road Itawamba County
Track Ms04512 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 Ms04512 Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ms04512 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 Ms04512 Lake Dam.