Ms03983 Lake Dam dam
Ms03983 Lake Dam
Ms03983 Lake Dam, located in Stone, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation. This earth dam, with a buttress core type, stands at a height of 12 feet and has a storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, making it a significant reservoir in the area. Despite its relatively low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment level, the dam has not been rated for its condition, indicating a need for further evaluation and assessment.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this dam is state-regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is situated in a picturesque location with a surface area of 12 acres. While the dam has not undergone recent modifications or assessments, it serves as a crucial recreational resource in the region, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy its scenic beauty and water-based activities.
In the event of an emergency, the dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are not fully specified, raising potential concerns about preparedness and response protocols. Despite these uncertainties, Ms03983 Lake Dam remains a valuable asset for the community, offering opportunities for outdoor recreation and highlighting the importance of proper dam maintenance and safety protocols in safeguarding water resources and the environment.
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 Ms03983 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black Creek Nr Brooklyn | 3,280 cfs | → |
| Biloxi River At Wortham | 3,330 cfs | → |
| Cypress Creek Nr Janice | 287 cfs | → |
| Wolf River Nr Landon | 7,220 cfs | → |
| East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar | 5,340 cfs | → |
| West Hobolochitto Creek Nr Mcneill | 3,810 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ms03983 Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Ms 53 Harrison County
- Harrison County Biloxi River Boat Launch
- Gulfport Lake Boat Launch
- Menge Avenue Harrison County
- Mccrea River Road George County
- George County
Campgrounds
- Flint Creek Waterpark
- King's Arrow Ranch
- Airey Lake
- Janice Rec.Area
- Cypress Creek Landing
- Fairley Bridge Landing
Paddle runs
- The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge To Ends Approximately 2 River Miles From The Southern Terminus Of The Study Area
- The Confluence With Scarsborough Creek To The Confluence With The Escatawpa River
- Begins Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge To The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge
Track Ms03983 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 Ms03983 Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ms03983 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 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 Ms03983 Lake Dam.