Ms04068 Lake Dam dam
Ms04068 Lake Dam
Ms04068 Lake Dam in Pearl River, Mississippi, is a privately-owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. This Earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 22 feet and provides a storage capacity of 133 acre-feet for recreational purposes. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, making it crucial for the dam to be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure its safety and functionality.
With a surface area of 10 acres, Ms04068 Lake Dam is a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking recreational activities. Although the dam's hazard potential is undetermined and its condition is not rated, its moderate risk level highlights the importance of implementing effective risk management measures. As the dam is not owned or funded by a federal agency, its operations and maintenance rely solely on the private owners.
Situated within the Vicksburg District, Ms04068 Lake Dam serves as a valuable resource for the local community, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment may need further attention, its role in providing recreational opportunities and supporting the surrounding ecosystem underscores the importance of proper management and oversight to ensure its continued safety and functionality.
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 Ms04068 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Hobolochitto Creek Nr Mcneill | 117 cfs | → |
| East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar | 68 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Near Bogalusa | 5,700 cfs | → |
| Bogue Chitto River Near Bush | 1,320 cfs | → |
| Wolf River Nr Landon | 203 cfs | → |
| Biloxi River At Wortham | 36 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ms04068 Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Walkiah Bluff Road 521, Pearl River County
- Burnt Bridge Road Pearl River County
- Ms 53 Harrison County
- Pump Slough Road Pearl River
- Davis Landing Road 438, St. Tammany Parish
- Bayou Lane Slidell
Track Ms04068 Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ms04068 Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ms04068 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 Undetermined 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 Ms04068 Lake Dam.