Hilderbrant Lake Dam dam
Hilderbrant Lake Dam
Hilderbrant Lake Dam, located in Hernando, Mississippi, serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area, primarily focusing on recreational purposes. The dam, constructed with an Earth dam type and a buttress core type, stands at a height of 10 feet with a storage capacity of 46.2 acre-feet. Despite its importance in providing recreational opportunities, the dam is classified with a high hazard potential and a poor condition assessment, raising concerns among water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Managed by a private entity, the dam falls under the regulatory oversight of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement mechanisms in place. The last inspection in June 2020 highlighted the need for maintenance and improvements to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, there is a recognized need for risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and safeguard the surrounding community and environment from any adverse impacts.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts monitor the status of Hilderbrant Lake Dam, the focus remains on addressing the identified safety concerns, maintaining regular inspections, and implementing necessary upgrades to enhance the dam's resilience. With its location in DeSoto County, Mississippi, and being classified as a high-hazard dam with poor condition assessment, proactive measures and community engagement are essential to ensure the long-term sustainability and safety of this critical water infrastructure.
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 Hilderbrant Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch | 207 cfs | → |
| Nonconnah Creek Near Germantown | 335 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Memphis | 428,000 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Germantown | 857 cfs | → |
| Fletcher Creek At Sycamore View Road At Memphis | 205 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Rossville | 413 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hilderbrant Lake Dam.
Track Hilderbrant Lake 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 Hilderbrant Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hilderbrant 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 High 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 Hilderbrant Lake Dam.