Ms05033 Lake Dam dam
Ms05033 Lake Dam
Ms05033 Lake Dam in Forrest, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation. Standing at 25 feet tall, the dam has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and a surface area of 5 acres. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk rating, the dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring that it undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures to maintain its safety and integrity.
Located within the Mobile District, Ms05033 Lake Dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is not equipped with outlet gates or locks. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, its risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk. Despite not having a designated emergency action plan or inundation maps prepared, the dam meets regulatory guidelines and is subject to risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and ensure public safety.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ms05033 Lake Dam offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of dam infrastructure and management. With its unique design and purpose, coupled with regulatory oversight and risk assessment measures, this dam serves as a valuable case study in balancing recreational use with safety and environmental concerns. As the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality continues to monitor and regulate the dam, it stands as a testament to the importance of proper maintenance and oversight in safeguarding our water resources 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 Ms05033 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black Creek Nr Brooklyn | 3,270 cfs | → |
| Leaf River Nr New Augusta | 9,250 cfs | → |
| Leaf River At Hattiesburg | 2,550 cfs | → |
| Cypress Creek Nr Janice | 381 cfs | → |
| Tallahala Creek Nr Runnelstown | 93 cfs | → |
| Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg | 344 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ms05033 Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Paul B Johnson State Park
- Lake Walker Military - Camp Shelby
- Moody's Landing - Usfs
- Moodys Landing
- Little Black Creek Waterpark
- King's Arrow Ranch
Paddle runs
- The Confluence With Scarsborough Creek To The Confluence With The Escatawpa River
- 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
Track Ms05033 Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ms05033 Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ms05033 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 Ms05033 Lake Dam.