S S Divine Lake Dam dam
S S Divine Lake Dam
S S Divine Lake Dam, located in Madison, Mississippi, is a private earth dam constructed in 1960 with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam, standing at a height of 16 feet, holds a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. It spans the TR- DRY CREEK river and is designed by the USDA NRCS, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score of 3.
Owned by a private entity, S S Divine Lake Dam is an essential structure for water resource management in the region. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam serves as a recreational spot for enthusiasts and visitors. The surrounding area offers picturesque views and opportunities for outdoor activities, making it a popular destination for water and climate enthusiasts seeking a serene natural setting to explore.
With the dam's unique design of a buttress core type and soil foundation, combined with its location within the Vicksburg District, the S S Divine Lake Dam stands as a testament to human engineering and environmental stewardship. Its presence not only provides recreational benefits but also contributes to the overall management of water resources in the area, showcasing the importance of sustainable infrastructure for climate resilience and environmental conservation.
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 S S Divine Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma | 196 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Lena | 1,000 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Carthage | 680 cfs | → |
| Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson | 203 cfs | → |
| Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove | 60 cfs | → |
| South Canal Tuscolameta Creek Nr Walnut Grove | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near S S Divine Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Browns Landing Road Madison County
- Fannin Landing Circle Rankin County
- Madison Landing Circle 101, Ridgeland
- West River Road Jackson
- Spillway Road Rankin County
- East River Road Rankin County
Track S S Divine Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About S S Divine Lake Dam
Where does the data for S S Divine 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 S S Divine Lake Dam.