Ms04787 Lake Dam dam
Ms04787 Lake Dam
Ms04787 Lake Dam in Winston, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality for its recreational purposes. This earth dam, with a height of 10 feet, provides a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 10 acres. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and its hazard potential is currently undetermined with a moderate risk assessment.
Located within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, this dam holds significant importance for water resource and climate enthusiasts. While its condition assessment is not rated, the dam's risk management measures are under scrutiny. With its primary purpose being recreation, the dam offers opportunities for outdoor activities and serves as a focal point for environmental conservation efforts in the region. The presence of the dam highlights the delicate balance between human activities and natural resource management in the area.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Ms04787 Lake Dam become crucial for ensuring community safety and environmental sustainability. With its strategic location and moderate risk assessment, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proactive risk management and emergency preparedness in the face of changing climate patterns. Its role in providing recreational opportunities while also managing water resources underscores the need for a holistic approach to dam management in the context of a changing climate.
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 Ms04787 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl River At Burnside | 1,000 cfs | → |
| Noxubee River At Macon | 95 cfs | → |
| Pearl River At Edinburg | 380 cfs | → |
| Catalpa Creek At Mayhew | 2,940 cfs | → |
| Yockanookany River Nr Kosciusko | 81 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River At Stennis Lock And Dam | 2,630 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ms04787 Lake Dam.
Campgrounds
Track Ms04787 Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ms04787 Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ms04787 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 Ms04787 Lake Dam.