Alexanders Lake Dam dam
Alexanders Lake Dam
Alexander Lake Dam in Hinds, Mississippi, stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management and climate resilience. Built in 1958 by the USDA NRCS, this private-owned earth dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, offering a serene retreat for water enthusiasts. The dam, with a height of 30 feet and a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and has a low hazard potential, indicating its stable condition.
Located on TR-FOURTEEN MILE CREEK-OS, the dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates add to its unique design, providing both functionality and safety measures. Despite not being rated for its condition, Alexander Lake Dam has a moderate risk assessment of 3, showcasing potential areas for improvement in risk management practices. With a designer of USDA NRCS, the dam reflects a harmonious balance between human recreation and environmental conservation, serving as a model for sustainable dam infrastructure in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the intricate details of Alexander Lake Dam, its role in enhancing recreational activities while maintaining a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment stands out. With the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality overseeing its regulatory and inspection processes, the dam embodies a commitment to ensuring public safety and environmental protection. As climate change continues to impact water resources, Alexander Lake Dam serves as a resilient structure that adapts to changing conditions, offering a blueprint for sustainable dam management in a dynamic 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 Alexanders Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lynch Creek At Jackson | 224 cfs | → |
| Pearl River At Jackson | 3,700 cfs | → |
| Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson | 203 cfs | → |
| Big Black River Nr Bovina | 1,620 cfs | → |
| Big Black River Nr Bentonia | 1,690 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Vicksburg | 863,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Alexanders Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Hinds County
- East River Road Rankin County
- West River Road Jackson
- Madison Landing Circle 101, Ridgeland
- Spillway Road Rankin County
- Fannin Landing Circle Rankin County
Track Alexanders Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Alexanders Lake Dam
Where does the data for Alexanders 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 Alexanders Lake Dam.