Dixie Lakes North Dam dam
Dixie Lakes North Dam
Dixie Lakes North Dam in Mississippi is a privately owned earth dam completed in 2000 for recreational purposes. With a height of 17 feet and a length of 450 feet, the dam creates a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 146 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 308 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Hogpen Branch and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring state oversight for permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Despite being classified as having low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, and it has not been assessed for emergency action preparedness. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has not been modified since its completion. The surrounding area covers 24.45 acres, providing a serene setting for recreational activities.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Dixie Lakes North Dam to be an interesting case study in private dam ownership and state regulation. Its modest size and purposeful design make it a valuable asset for both recreation and water management in the region. The dam's lack of a formal risk management plan highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and assessment to ensure the safety and functionality of water infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Dixie Lakes North Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Hobolochitto Creek Nr Mcneill | 117 cfs | → |
| Bogue Chitto River Near Bush | 1,320 cfs | → |
| East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar | 68 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Near Bogalusa | 5,700 cfs | → |
| Wolf River Nr Landon | 203 cfs | → |
| Tchefuncta River Near Folsom | 82 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dixie Lakes North Dam.
Boat launches
- Walkiah Bluff Road 521, Pearl River County
- Burnt Bridge Road Pearl River County
- Pump Slough Road Pearl River
- Davis Landing Road 438, St. Tammany Parish
- East Independence Street 798, Covington
- Ms 53 Harrison County
Track Dixie Lakes North Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dixie Lakes North Dam
Where does the data for Dixie Lakes North 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 Dixie Lakes North Dam.