Dan Oneal Lake dam
Dan Oneal Lake
Dan Oneal Lake, located in Stone, Mississippi, is a private recreational lake managed by the USDA NRCS. Built in 1973, this Earth dam structure stands at 12 feet high and spans 200 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. The lake is situated along Horse Creek, approximately 40 miles from Biloxi, and serves as a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking outdoor recreational activities.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Dan Oneal Lake operates with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. Although not rated for its condition assessment, the lake continues to attract visitors for its scenic beauty and water-based activities. With a primary purpose of recreation, Dan Oneal Lake offers a tranquil escape for those looking to engage in water sports or simply relax by the water's edge.
As a privately owned reservoir, Dan Oneal Lake does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation. However, with its picturesque surroundings and ample storage capacity, this hidden gem in Mississippi provides a serene setting for individuals to appreciate the importance of water resources and climate stewardship in a natural 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 Dan Oneal Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Biloxi River At Wortham | 527 cfs | → |
| Wolf River Nr Landon | 2,280 cfs | → |
| Cypress Creek Nr Janice | 71 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Nr Brooklyn | 860 cfs | → |
| Red Creek At Vestry | 4,700 cfs | → |
| East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar | 397 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dan Oneal Lake.
Boat launches
- Ms 53 Harrison County
- Harrison County Biloxi River Boat Launch
- Gulfport Lake Boat Launch
- Cowan Road 1489, Gulfport
- Popps Ferry Causeway Park Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Airey Lake
- Flint Creek Waterpark
- Big Biloxi Recreation Area
- Big Biloxi Rec Area
- Fairley Bridge Landing
- Cypress Creek Landing
Paddle runs
- The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge To Ends Approximately 2 River Miles From The Southern Terminus Of The Study Area
- The Confluence With Scarsborough Creek To The Confluence With The Escatawpa River
- Begins Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge To The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge
Track Dan Oneal 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 Dan Oneal Lake
Where does the data for Dan Oneal 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 Dan Oneal Lake.