Ms06251 Lake Dam dam
Ms06251 Lake Dam
Ms06251 Lake Dam is a privately owned structure in George, Mississippi, with a primary purpose of recreation. The earth dam stands at 16 feet high and has a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, providing ample space for outdoor water activities in its 6.6-acre surface area. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring its safety and compliance with environmental standards.
Despite its undetermined hazard potential and lack of a condition assessment rating, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. It is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and does not have associated locks or outlet gates. The dam's risk management measures, emergency action plan, and inundation maps are not specified in the data, suggesting a need for further evaluation and preparation for potential emergencies. The dam's location within the Mobile District and its recreational significance make it a valuable resource for water enthusiasts and climate advocates alike, highlighting the importance of monitoring and maintaining its safety for the community.
Overall, Ms06251 Lake Dam serves as a key recreational asset in Mississippi, offering opportunities for water-based activities while also posing moderate risks that require careful management and oversight. Its state-regulated status and moderate risk level underscore the importance of maintaining awareness and preparedness for any potential hazards or emergencies. As a significant feature within the local landscape, this dam represents a balance between enjoyment and responsibility, calling for ongoing attention to ensure the safety and sustainability of its operations for water resource and climate enthusiasts to continue enjoying its benefits.
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 Ms06251 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Escatawpa River Near Agricola Ms | 420 cfs | → |
| Big Creek At County Rd 63 Near Wilmer | 24 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek Near Fairview | 8 cfs | → |
| Hamilton Creek At Snow Road Near Semmes | 12 cfs | → |
| Pascagoula River At Merrill | 8,720 cfs | → |
| Pascagoula River At Graham Ferry | 31,900 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ms06251 Lake Dam.
Campgrounds
- Camp Ground
- Citronelle Lakeview Rv Park
- Lakeview Rv City Park
- Chickasabogue Park
- Fairley Bridge Landing
- Mobile County Marina
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- 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
- 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 Ms06251 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 Ms06251 Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ms06251 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 Undetermined 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 Ms06251 Lake Dam.