Alcorn College Lake Dam dam
Alcorn College Lake Dam
Alcorn College Lake Dam in Claiborne, Mississippi, stands as a vital water resource managed by the state through the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. This Earth dam, with a height of 44 feet and a storage capacity of 406 acre-feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, prompting the need for careful monitoring and management.
Located within the Vicksburg District, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is not currently rated for its condition. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks detailed inspection data, it remains under state regulation, permitting, and enforcement. With a state-regulated jurisdiction, Alcorn College Lake Dam provides an essential reservoir for recreational activities while requiring continued attention to ensure its safety and functionality for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
As an integral part of the state's water infrastructure, Alcorn College Lake Dam stands as a reflection of Mississippi's commitment to managing its water resources effectively. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition and maintenance serve as critical factors in ensuring the safety and sustainability of its recreational purposes. While the dam's exact completion year and inspection details remain undisclosed, its presence underscores the importance of proactive risk management and monitoring to safeguard water resources and mitigate potential climate-related challenges.
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 Alcorn College Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Pierre Nr Willows | 480 cfs | → |
| Homochitto River At Eddiceton | 197 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Vicksburg | 857,000 cfs | → |
| Homochitto River At Rosetta | 1,630 cfs | → |
| Tensas River At Tendal | 282 cfs | → |
| Big Black River Nr Bovina | 1,640 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Alcorn College Lake Dam.
Track Alcorn College 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 Alcorn College Lake Dam
Where does the data for Alcorn College 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 Alcorn College Lake Dam.