Ms No Name 159 Dam dam
Ms No Name 159 Dam
Ms No Name 159 Dam, located in Lowndes, Mississippi, is a privately owned recreational dam with a height of 12 feet and a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. The dam, classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type, serves primarily for recreational purposes and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is deemed to have a relatively low risk of failure.
Despite not having a specified completion year or dam length, Ms No Name 159 Dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam does not have an emergency action plan in place, but its risk management measures are categorized as moderate. Situated within the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the dam does not have any associated structures or locks, making it a standalone feature in the area.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Ms No Name 159 Dam an intriguing subject for further exploration due to its unique characteristics and regulatory oversight. With its location in a scenic area of Mississippi and its purpose for recreation, the dam represents a blend of human intervention and natural resource management. Additionally, its risk assessment status and lack of certain maintenance protocols could spark discussions on the importance of proper infrastructure management in mitigating potential hazards in the future.
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 Ms No Name 159 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tombigbee River At Stennis Lock And Dam | 2,630 cfs | → |
| Luxapallila Creek Nr Columbus | 188 cfs | → |
| Catalpa Creek At Mayhew | 2,940 cfs | → |
| Buttahatchee River Nr Aberdeen | 283 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River At Aberdeen Lock And Dam | 3,060 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River At Bevill L&D Nr Pickensville | 3,900 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ms No Name 159 Dam.
Boat launches
Track Ms No Name 159 Dam 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 Ms No Name 159 Dam
Where does the data for Ms No Name 159 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 Ms No Name 159 Dam.