Rolling Hills Ranch Lake Dam dam
Rolling Hills Ranch Lake Dam
Rolling Hills Ranch Lake Dam, also known as Garland Lewis Lake Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Jones, Mississippi, near the city of Cleo. Built in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes. With a storage capacity of 585 acre-feet, the dam is situated on the Gum Branch river and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Rolling Hills Ranch Lake Dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks. While the structure's condition is currently not rated, it undergoes regular inspections, as mandated by state regulations. Emergency action plans and risk management measures are not explicitly documented for this dam, highlighting a potential area for improvement in ensuring the safety and security of the surrounding community and environment.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Rolling Hills Ranch Lake Dam an intriguing subject for study, given its unique design characteristics and the need for ongoing maintenance and risk assessment to prevent potential hazards. The dam serves as a focal point for recreational activities in the area, reflecting the intersection of human infrastructure with natural resources. As efforts continue to monitor and manage the dam's safety, it presents an opportunity to explore the complexities of balancing environmental conservation with human recreation and development in a dynamic watershed setting.
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 Rolling Hills Ranch Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tallahala Creek At Laurel | 17 cfs | → |
| Chickasawhay River Nr Waynesboro | 1,010 cfs | → |
| Tallahala Creek At Waldrup | 117 cfs | → |
| Bogue Homo Nr Richton | 556 cfs | → |
| Leaf River Nr Collins | 488 cfs | → |
| Tallahala Creek Nr Runnelstown | 93 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rolling Hills Ranch Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Johnny Paul Davis Road 1, Wayne County
- Shabuta Hanging Bridge Clarke County
- Wayne County
- James Duncan Arrington Memorial Highway Jones County
Campgrounds
- Lake Boque Homa
- Maynor Creek Waterpark
- Big Creek Waterpark
- Archusa Creek Waterpark
- Lake Claude Bennett
- Turkey Fork Rec. Area
Paddle runs
Track Rolling Hills Ranch Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Rolling Hills Ranch Lake Dam
Where does the data for Rolling Hills Ranch 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 Rolling Hills Ranch Lake Dam.