Ms04363 Lake Dam dam
Ms04363 Lake Dam
Ms04363 Lake Dam in Lafayette, Mississippi, stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management in the region. This private dam, regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a serene escape for visitors to enjoy the surrounding natural beauty. With a height of 30 feet and a storage capacity of 106 acre-feet, the dam offers a tranquil oasis for outdoor enthusiasts and wildlife alike.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the condition of the dam has not been rated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity. While the dam features an uncontrolled spillway and a buttress core type, there is limited information available on its design and construction history. With its location in the Vicksburg District and the involvement of private owners, the significance of this dam in sustaining water resources and enhancing recreational opportunities cannot be understated.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and ecosystems, the role of dams like Ms04363 Lake Dam becomes increasingly vital. By promoting responsible stewardship and effective risk management measures, we can safeguard these critical infrastructure assets for future generations to enjoy. The intersection of environmental protection, recreational enjoyment, and regulatory oversight at this dam serves as a microcosm of the broader challenges and opportunities in water resource management in Mississippi and beyond.
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 Ms04363 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yocona River Nr Oxford | 115 cfs | → |
| Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley | 25 cfs | → |
| Skuna River At Bruce | 71 cfs | → |
| Little Tallahatchie River At Etta | 150 cfs | → |
| Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville | 13 cfs | → |
| Yalobusha River At Grenada | 121 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ms04363 Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 553 Yalobusha County
- Engineers Point Boat Ramp
- Panola County
- Ms 315 Scenic Panola County
- County Road 170 Yalobusha County
- Quail Run Trail Yalobusha County
Track Ms04363 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 Ms04363 Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ms04363 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 Ms04363 Lake Dam.