Rose Hill Dam dam
Rose Hill Dam
Rose Hill Dam, located in Madison, Mississippi, is a privately-owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 2001, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans 646 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 408 acre-feet. Situated on the UNT of Doaks Creek, the dam's low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make it a vital part of the local water resource management system.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Rose Hill Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a surface area of 30 acres and a drainage area of 0.41 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in flood control and water supply for the surrounding area. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, the dam's design and construction have been carefully monitored to meet state regulatory standards and to minimize environmental impacts.
As a key feature in the Vicksburg District, Rose Hill Dam provides not only recreational opportunities but also serves as a vital component in the local water infrastructure. With its strategic location and controlled storage capacity, the dam contributes to the overall water management efforts in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like Rose Hill Dam play a crucial role in ensuring water security and resilience in the face of evolving environmental 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 Rose Hill 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 | → |
| Big Black River Nr Bentonia | 776 cfs | → |
| Harland Creek Nr Howard | 3,340 cfs | → |
| Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson | 203 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Carthage | 680 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rose Hill Dam.
Boat launches
- Browns Landing Road Madison County
- Madison Landing Circle 101, Ridgeland
- Fannin Landing Circle Rankin County
- West River Road Jackson
- East River Road Rankin County
- Spillway Road Rankin County
Track Rose Hill Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Rose Hill Dam
Where does the data for Rose Hill 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 Rose Hill Dam.