Cal Maine Lake Dam dam
Cal Maine Lake Dam
Cal Maine Lake Dam in Harrison, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The dam, primarily used for recreational purposes, is an earth dam with a buttress core type and stands at a height of 14 feet, providing a storage capacity of 280 acre-feet. The spillway type is uncontrolled, and the hazard potential is rated as low, with a moderate risk assessment.
Located in a picturesque setting, Cal Maine Lake Dam offers a tranquil environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the beauty of nature. While the dam's condition is not rated, regular inspections and enforcement ensure its safety and functionality. The dam's construction and operation fall under state jurisdiction, highlighting the importance of maintaining a balance between water resource management and environmental conservation.
With its modest height and storage capacity, Cal Maine Lake Dam serves as a vital recreational site while also posing minimal risks to the surrounding area. As climate change continues to impact water resources, this dam stands as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the long-term resilience of our water infrastructure.
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 Cal Maine Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Biloxi River At Wortham | 682 cfs | → |
| Wolf River Nr Landon | 2,610 cfs | → |
| East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar | 879 cfs | → |
| Red Creek At Vestry | 7,210 cfs | → |
| West Hobolochitto Creek Nr Mcneill | 1,550 cfs | → |
| Pascagoula River At Graham Ferry | 67,800 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cal Maine Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Menge Avenue Harrison County
- Gulfport Lake Boat Launch
- Ms 53 Harrison County
- Harrison County Biloxi River Boat Launch
- Merlin Necaise Boat Launch
- Cowan Road 1489, Gulfport
Campgrounds
- Big Biloxi Rec Area
- Big Biloxi Recreation Area
- Shields Rv Military - Gulfport Ncb
- Airey Lake
- Keesler Afb Military
- Mcleod Water Park
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
Track Cal Maine 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 Cal Maine Lake Dam
Where does the data for Cal Maine 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 Cal Maine Lake Dam.