Rain Cloud Lake Dam dam
Rain Cloud Lake Dam
Rain Cloud Lake Dam, located in DeSoto, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1967 by designer Kemmons Wilson, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 32 feet and stretches 660 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 607 acre-feet and a surface area of 39 acres, the dam provides both water storage and recreational opportunities for visitors.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Rain Cloud Lake Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as satisfactory, with regular inspections carried out to monitor its structural integrity. In case of emergencies, an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) was last revised in 2014, and risk assessments indicate a moderate level of risk associated with the dam.
With a scenic location in Arkabutla, Mississippi, Rain Cloud Lake Dam offers a tranquil setting for outdoor enthusiasts and water resource aficionados to enjoy various recreational activities. From fishing and boating to hiking and wildlife observation, the dam and its surrounding area provide a diverse range of opportunities for visitors to connect with nature and appreciate the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of climate change.
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 Rain Cloud Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch | 822 cfs | → |
| Nonconnah Creek Near Germantown | 97 cfs | → |
| Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville | 13 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Memphis | 441,000 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Germantown | 1,350 cfs | → |
| Fletcher Creek At Sycamore View Road At Memphis | 20 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rain Cloud Lake Dam.
Track Rain Cloud 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 Rain Cloud Lake Dam
Where does the data for Rain Cloud 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 High 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 Rain Cloud Lake Dam.