Ms07304 Lake Dam dam
Ms07304 Lake Dam
Ms07304 Lake Dam in Wayne County, Mississippi is a privately-owned earth dam primarily designed for recreation purposes. The dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 137 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 74 acre-feet. The surface area of the reservoir created by the dam is 12.4 acres, providing ample space for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and structural integrity. Despite being classified as having an undetermined hazard potential and not yet rated for its condition assessment, the risk associated with the dam is considered moderate. While there are no associated structures or locks with the dam, its uncontrolled spillway helps manage water flow during times of high discharge.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ms07304 Lake Dam presents an opportunity to explore the intersection of human engineering and natural ecosystems. With its location in the scenic landscape of Wayne County, this dam serves as a vital resource for both recreational enjoyment and water management. As efforts continue to monitor and assess the dam's risk factors, it remains a fascinating site for those interested in the delicate balance between human development and environmental conservation in a changing climate.
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 Ms07304 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chickasawhay River Nr Waynesboro | 1,000 cfs | → |
| Chickasawhay River At Enterprise | 562 cfs | → |
| Tallahala Creek At Laurel | 17 cfs | → |
| Tallahala Creek At Waldrup | 117 cfs | → |
| Okatibbee Creek At Arundel | 258 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Coffeeville L&D Nr Coffeeville | 4,760 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ms07304 Lake Dam.
Track Ms07304 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 Ms07304 Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ms07304 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 Ms07304 Lake Dam.