Ms05368 Lake Dam dam
Ms05368 Lake Dam
Ms05368 Lake Dam in Forrest, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The dam, classified as an Earth type with a Buttress core, stands at a height of 18 feet and has a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, primarily serving recreational purposes. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's condition is currently not rated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality.
Located within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Ms05368 Lake Dam has an uncontrolled spillway type and covers a surface area of 5 acres. While the dam has not been inspected or assessed for its emergency action plan readiness, its risk management measures are unspecified. The dam's risk assessment, combined with its ungraded condition, underscores the importance of implementing proper safety protocols and emergency response procedures to mitigate potential risks and ensure the protection of the surrounding community and environment.
As a vital water resource in the region, the Ms05368 Lake Dam serves as a recreational hub while also posing a moderate level of risk. With its condition yet to be assessed and emergency preparedness plan not in place, there is a pressing need for thorough inspections, maintenance, and the development of a comprehensive emergency action plan to safeguard the dam's integrity and the safety of those downstream. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is crucial to prioritize the upkeep and safety of dams like Ms05368 to prevent potential disasters and ensure sustainable water management practices.
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 Ms05368 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf River At Hattiesburg | 1,210 cfs | → |
| Tallahala Creek Nr Runnelstown | 93 cfs | → |
| Bogue Homo Nr Richton | 556 cfs | → |
| Leaf River Nr New Augusta | 2,000 cfs | → |
| Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg | 340 cfs | → |
| Okatoma Creek At Sanford | 287 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ms05368 Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Highway 11 Petal
- Peps Point Road Forrest County
- Saguaro Trail Forrest County
- James Duncan Arrington Memorial Highway Jones County
- Ms 15 Beaumont
Campgrounds
- Lake Walker Military - Camp Shelby
- Paul B Johnson State Park
- Moody's Landing - Usfs
- Moodys Landing
- Big Creek Waterpark
- Lake Perry
Paddle runs
- 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 Ms05368 Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ms05368 Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ms05368 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 Ms05368 Lake Dam.