Ms04601 Lake Dam dam
Ms04601 Lake Dam
Ms04601 Lake Dam, located in Chickasaw, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. This earth dam, with a height of 23 feet and a storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, serves as a popular spot for water enthusiasts in the region. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and covers a surface area of 5 acres, providing ample space for recreational activities such as fishing and boating. Although its condition assessment is currently not rated, the risk assessment for Ms04601 Lake Dam is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and management measures. With its picturesque location and moderate risk level, this dam offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and environmental stewardship for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and enjoy in the heart of Mississippi.
For those interested in water resource management and climate resilience, Ms04601 Lake Dam presents a fascinating case study of a privately owned recreational structure that plays a vital role in the local ecosystem. By understanding the regulatory framework, risk assessment, and maintenance practices associated with this dam, enthusiasts can gain valuable insights into the complexities of managing water resources in a dynamic and changing environment. As efforts continue to ensure the safety and sustainability of this essential infrastructure, Ms04601 Lake Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of balancing recreational opportunities with environmental stewardship to preserve our natural resources for future generations.
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 Ms04601 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Town Creek Nr Nettleton | 529 cfs | → |
| Skuna River At Bruce | 49 cfs | → |
| Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo | 153 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River Nr Amory | 3,660 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River At Bigbee | 1,720 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River At Aberdeen Lock And Dam | 8,810 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ms04601 Lake Dam.
Track Ms04601 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 Ms04601 Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ms04601 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 Ms04601 Lake Dam.