Ms04702 Lake Dam dam
Ms04702 Lake Dam
Ms04702 Lake Dam in Monroe, Mississippi, stands as a vital water resource for the region, serving primarily for recreational purposes. This earth dam, with a height of 21 feet and a storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, offers a serene 7-acre surface area for outdoor activities. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam remains under state jurisdiction and regulation by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
Owned and operated by a private entity, Ms04702 Lake Dam is subject to regular state inspections, enforcement, and permitting processes to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a spillway type of uncontrolled and a core type of buttress, the dam provides essential water management for the local community. While its condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status remain to be evaluated for future preparedness.
Located within the Memphis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Ms04702 Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water conservation and recreation in the area. While its associated structures and inspection frequency are yet to be determined, the dam continues to be a significant feature in the region's water resource management. Water and climate enthusiasts can find intrigue in the operational details and risk assessment of this important dam in Mississippi.
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 Ms04702 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Town Creek Nr Nettleton | 529 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 | → |
| Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo | 153 cfs | → |
| Buttahatchee River Nr Aberdeen | 1,070 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ms04702 Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Amory Boat Ramp Road Amory
- Glover Wilkins Road Monroe County
- Ironwood Bluff Boat Ramp Access Itawamba County
- West Levee Service Road Itawamba County
- Waverly Mansion Road Clay County
Track Ms04702 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 Ms04702 Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ms04702 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 Ms04702 Lake Dam.