Hiller Park Dam dam
Hiller Park Dam
Hiller Park Dam, located in Biloxi, Mississippi, is a vital structure managed by the local government for recreational purposes. Completed in 1990, this Earth-type dam stands at 12 feet tall and spans 60 feet in length, holding a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 32 acre-feet. The dam overlooks Bayou Laporte and serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking.
Maintained by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Hiller Park Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam has not been inspected in recent years and lacks updated emergency action plans. While it meets state regulatory standards for permitting, inspection, and enforcement, the dam may benefit from further risk assessment and management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hiller Park Dam presents an opportunity to explore the intersection of infrastructure, water management, and recreation. As a key feature in the local landscape, the dam not only provides essential flood control and water storage capabilities but also offers a serene and inviting setting for residents and visitors to enjoy nature. With ongoing monitoring and potential upgrades, Hiller Park Dam can continue to serve as a valuable asset for both the community and the environment in the years to come.
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 Hiller Park Dam -- 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 | → |
| Pascagoula River At Graham Ferry | 64,700 cfs | → |
| Red Creek At Vestry | 4,700 cfs | → |
| East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar | 397 cfs | → |
| Escatawpa River Near Agricola Ms | 386 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hiller Park Dam.
Boat launches
- Atkinson Road 2011, Biloxi
- Popps Ferry Causeway Park Boat Ramp
- Cowan Road 1489, Gulfport
- Bayview Avenue 551, Biloxi
- Harrison County Biloxi River Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Keesler Afb Military
- Gulf Marine State Park
- Shields Rv Military - Gulfport Ncb
- Davis Bayou - Gulf Islands National Seashore
- Big Biloxi Rec Area
- Big Biloxi Recreation Area
Paddle runs
- The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge To Ends Approximately 2 River Miles From The Southern Terminus Of The Study Area
- Begins Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge To The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge
- The Confluence With Scarsborough Creek To The Confluence With The Escatawpa River
Track Hiller Park 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 Hiller Park Dam
Where does the data for Hiller Park 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 Hiller Park Dam.