Ms05479 Lake Dam dam
Ms05479 Lake Dam
Ms05479 Lake Dam in Hinds, Mississippi is a private structure regulated and inspected by the MS Department of Environmental Quality. The dam, with a height of 24 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a storage capacity of 137 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 9 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam poses a moderate risk, prompting the need for risk management measures to ensure its safety and integrity.
Located in the Vicksburg District and overseen by state authorities, Ms05479 Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management in the face of climate change. With a spillway type of 'Uncontrolled' and a buttress core type, the dam contributes to the local ecosystem while providing recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. As a critical piece of infrastructure, the dam's risk assessment and management play a key role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential hazards and ensuring its long-term sustainability.
As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates continue to monitor and assess the impact of climate change on water infrastructure, structures like Ms05479 Lake Dam serve as valuable assets in not only providing recreational enjoyment but also in showcasing the importance of responsible dam management in the face of evolving environmental challenges. With its moderate risk level and low hazard potential, this dam exemplifies the need for proactive risk management strategies to uphold its safety and functionality for the benefit of the community and the environment.
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 Ms05479 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lynch Creek At Jackson | 207 cfs | → |
| Pearl River At Jackson | 2,430 cfs | → |
| Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson | 203 cfs | → |
| Big Black River Nr Bovina | 890 cfs | → |
| Big Black River Nr Bentonia | 776 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Vicksburg | 565,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ms05479 Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Hinds County
- Madison Landing Circle 101, Ridgeland
- East River Road Rankin County
- West River Road Jackson
- Spillway Road Rankin County
- Fannin Landing Circle Rankin County
Track Ms05479 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 Ms05479 Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ms05479 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 Ms05479 Lake Dam.