Ms07170 Lake Dam dam
Ms07170 Lake Dam
Ms07170 Lake Dam in Covington, Mississippi, is a privately-owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. This dam, with a height of 19 feet and a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, provides a surface area of 7 acres for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. While the dam is state-regulated and falls under the jurisdiction of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, its hazard potential is currently categorized as undetermined, with a moderate risk assessment level.
Located within the Vicksburg District, Ms07170 Lake Dam is a key feature for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area. Despite not having a designated dam type, this structure plays a crucial role in providing water storage and recreational opportunities for the local community. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and moderate risk level highlight the importance of ongoing monitoring and management to ensure its safety and effectiveness in the face of changing environmental conditions. As a privately owned facility, the responsibility for maintenance and upkeep falls on the owner, emphasizing the need for continued collaboration with state regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Overall, Ms07170 Lake Dam serves as a vital resource for both recreational enjoyment and water storage in the region. Its moderate risk assessment underscores the importance of proactive risk management measures and regular inspections to safeguard the dam's integrity and functionality. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam presents a fascinating case study in balancing human recreation with environmental conservation and safety considerations in a changing climate landscape.
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 Ms07170 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Okatoma Creek At Sanford | 287 cfs | → |
| Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg | 340 cfs | → |
| Leaf River Nr Collins | 488 cfs | → |
| Leaf River At Hattiesburg | 1,210 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Columbia | 3,340 cfs | → |
| Tallahala Creek Nr Runnelstown | 93 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ms07170 Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Saguaro Trail Forrest County
- Peps Point Road Forrest County
- James Duncan Arrington Memorial Highway Jones County
- Highway 11 Petal
Track Ms07170 Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ms07170 Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ms07170 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 Ms07170 Lake Dam.