Ms04516 Lake Dam dam
Ms04516 Lake Dam
Ms04516 Lake Dam in Itawamba, Mississippi, stands as a vital water resource managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. This private dam serves as a recreational oasis, offering a surface area of 7 acres and a storage capacity of 102 acre-feet. The dam, primarily constructed with earth and buttress materials, reaches a height of 21 feet and boasts a spillway type as uncontrolled. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's condition remains unrated, highlighting the need for further inspection and assessment.
Situated in the Memphis District, Ms04516 Lake Dam holds significant importance for both water resource and climate enthusiasts. While the dam's primary purpose is recreation, its regulatory oversight and state-permitting status ensure proper maintenance and operation. With a drainage area unspecified and a risk management plan of moderate level, the dam presents a unique blend of opportunity and responsibility for stakeholders. The dam's design and construction reflect a commitment to safety and sustainability in managing water resources in this region of Mississippi.
As water scarcity concerns and climate change impacts continue to shape the landscape, Ms04516 Lake Dam stands as a symbol of resilience and adaptability in the face of evolving environmental challenges. With a focus on recreation and a storage capacity of 102 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in balancing water needs and ecosystem health. By staying vigilant in inspection and enforcement measures, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality ensures the long-term viability of this essential water resource for future generations of enthusiasts and conservationists.
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 Ms04516 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tombigbee River At Bigbee | 1,020 cfs | → |
| Bull Mountain Creek At Tremont | 95 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River Nr Fulton | 574 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River Nr Amory | 3,380 cfs | → |
| Cummings Creek Nr Fulton | 10 cfs | → |
| Town Creek Nr Nettleton | 381 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ms04516 Lake Dam.
Track Ms04516 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 Ms04516 Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ms04516 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 Ms04516 Lake Dam.