Windy Hill Lake dam
Windy Hill Lake
Windy Hill Lake, located in Cuevas, Mississippi, is a private recreational lake that was completed in 1972 by the USDA NRCS. With a dam height of 18 feet and a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, the lake serves as a popular destination for water and climate enthusiasts to engage in various recreational activities. The primary purpose of the Earth-type dam is for recreation, offering a serene environment for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities.
Despite being unregulated by the state and having a low hazard potential, Windy Hill Lake boasts a moderate risk assessment due to its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. The lake is situated near the TR- Wolf River and is managed by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. While the dam's condition assessment is not rated, the risk management measures and emergency action plan for the lake are yet to be prepared and updated, highlighting the importance of continuous monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and sustainability of this water resource.
With its picturesque setting and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, Windy Hill Lake offers a unique experience for water resource and climate enthusiasts. As efforts are made to address potential risks and improve safety measures, the lake remains a valuable asset for the local community and a haven for those seeking to connect with nature in a peaceful and scenic environment.
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 Windy Hill Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf River Nr Landon | 2,280 cfs | → |
| Biloxi River At Wortham | 527 cfs | → |
| East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar | 397 cfs | → |
| West Hobolochitto Creek Nr Mcneill | 813 cfs | → |
| Red Creek At Vestry | 4,700 cfs | → |
| Pascagoula River At Graham Ferry | 64,700 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Windy Hill Lake.
Boat launches
- Ms 53 Harrison County
- Menge Avenue Harrison County
- Merlin Necaise Boat Launch
- Gulfport Lake Boat Launch
- Cedar Point Boat Launch
- West Beach Boulevard Pass Christian
Campgrounds
- Big Biloxi Rec Area
- Big Biloxi Recreation Area
- Shields Rv Military - Gulfport Ncb
- Airey Lake
- Mcleod Water Park
- Keesler Afb Military
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 Windy Hill Lake 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 Windy Hill Lake
Where does the data for Windy Hill Lake 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 Windy Hill Lake.