Halstead Walker Lake Dam dam
Halstead Walker Lake Dam
Halstead Walker Lake Dam, located in Jones, Mississippi, was completed in 1958 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of recreation. This private dam, standing at a height of 18 feet and built with an earth core and buttress foundation, has a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and has state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
The dam, situated on the TR-FLAT BRANCH river/stream, features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. Despite being categorized as having an undetermined hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition is currently not rated. While it has not been inspected recently, the dam meets state jurisdiction requirements and is subject to regular state regulatory oversight. The surrounding area is designated for recreation, making Halstead Walker Lake Dam a key location for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and enjoy the natural surroundings.
Overall, Halstead Walker Lake Dam serves as a vital structure in providing recreational opportunities in the Truckers Crossing area of Mississippi. With its unique design and historical significance, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in the region. As efforts continue to ensure the safety and functionality of the dam, visitors can appreciate its beauty and recreational value while also recognizing the need for sustainable water resource practices in the face of climate change challenges.
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 Halstead Walker Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tallahala Creek At Laurel | 17 cfs | → |
| Leaf River Nr Collins | 488 cfs | → |
| Bogue Homo Nr Richton | 556 cfs | → |
| Okatoma Creek At Sanford | 287 cfs | → |
| Tallahala Creek Nr Runnelstown | 93 cfs | → |
| Leaf River At Hattiesburg | 1,210 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Halstead Walker Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- James Duncan Arrington Memorial Highway Jones County
- Peps Point Road Forrest County
- Highway 11 Petal
- Johnny Paul Davis Road 1, Wayne County
- Saguaro Trail Forrest County
- Wayne County
Campgrounds
- Lake Boque Homa
- Big Creek Waterpark
- Maynor Creek Waterpark
- Lake Walker Military - Camp Shelby
- Lake Ross Barnett
Paddle runs
Track Halstead Walker Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Halstead Walker Lake Dam
Where does the data for Halstead Walker 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 Undetermined 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 Halstead Walker Lake Dam.