Ms07140 Lake Dam dam
Ms07140 Lake Dam
Ms07140 Lake Dam in Marion, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. This earth dam, standing at 15 feet tall, serves primarily for recreational purposes with a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet and a surface area of 5.7 acres. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is located in the Vicksburg District, with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Despite its undetermined hazard potential and lack of condition assessment rating, Ms07140 Lake Dam remains a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking outdoor recreation opportunities in the area. The dam's location in a picturesque setting and its close proximity to nature make it an ideal destination for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. While the dam has not undergone recent inspections or maintenance, it continues to provide a tranquil and scenic environment for visitors to enjoy.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the beauty of Ms07140 Lake Dam, it is essential to acknowledge the importance of regular inspections, maintenance, and risk management measures to ensure the safety and longevity of this recreational structure. With its moderate risk assessment rating and undetermined hazard potential, stakeholders must prioritize the implementation of emergency action plans and adherence to regulatory guidelines to safeguard the dam and preserve its recreational value 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 Ms07140 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl River Nr Columbia | 4,590 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Near Bogalusa | 7,750 cfs | → |
| Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg | 238 cfs | → |
| Leaf River At Hattiesburg | 1,390 cfs | → |
| Okatoma Creek At Sanford | 181 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Nr Brooklyn | 302 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ms07140 Lake Dam.
Track Ms07140 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 Ms07140 Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ms07140 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 Ms07140 Lake Dam.