Ms05972 Lake Dam dam
Ms05972 Lake Dam
Ms05972 Lake Dam in Panola, Mississippi, serves as a vital structure for recreation purposes, offering a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Managed by a private owner, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet, with a storage capacity of 109 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, reflecting a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While the condition assessment is not rated, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Located in the Vicksburg District and owned privately, Ms05972 Lake Dam provides a peaceful retreat for individuals seeking recreational activities in a picturesque setting. With a surface area of 8 acres and a normal storage capacity of 74 acre-feet, the dam offers opportunities for boating, fishing, and other leisure activities. Although lacking a specific completion year, the dam's sturdy buttress core type and low hazard potential contribute to its overall reliability and functionality. While there are no associated structures or outlet gates, the dam's design and construction prioritize safety and environmental sustainability.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the beauty of Ms05972 Lake Dam, they can appreciate its modest yet essential role in providing recreational opportunities while maintaining a low-risk profile. With a moderate risk assessment rating and a focus on risk management measures, the dam exemplifies the importance of balancing leisure activities with safety and environmental considerations. As the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality oversees its regulation and inspection, visitors can enjoy the tranquility of the dam with confidence in its structural integrity and compliance with state guidelines.
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 Ms05972 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville | 13 cfs | → |
| Yocona River Nr Oxford | 115 cfs | → |
| Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley | 25 cfs | → |
| Little Tallahatchie River At Etta | 150 cfs | → |
| Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch | 75 cfs | → |
| Skuna River At Bruce | 71 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ms05972 Lake Dam.
Track Ms05972 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 Ms05972 Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ms05972 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 Ms05972 Lake Dam.