Ms06376 Lake Dam dam
Ms06376 Lake Dam
Ms06376 Lake Dam, located in Jones County, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The dam, primarily used for recreation, is classified as an earth dam with a height of 12 feet. With a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, it covers a surface area of 7.2 acres and serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities.
While the dam's hazard potential is undetermined and its condition is not rated, the overall risk assessment is moderate. The presence of an uncontrolled spillway indicates the potential for emergency situations, though specific risk management measures are not detailed in the available data. Despite these uncertainties, the dam remains a key feature for leisure and water enthusiasts in the area, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and other recreational pursuits.
As climate change continues to impact water resources, the management and upkeep of dams like Ms06376 Lake Dam become increasingly important. Regular inspections, maintenance, and adherence to state regulations are crucial to ensuring the safety and functionality of these structures. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the significance of dams in providing recreational opportunities and regulating water flow, making Ms06376 Lake Dam a noteworthy site to visit and study in the context of environmental conservation and sustainable water management.
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 Ms06376 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bogue Homo Nr Richton | 556 cfs | → |
| Tallahala Creek Nr Runnelstown | 93 cfs | → |
| Tallahala Creek At Laurel | 17 cfs | → |
| Leaf River Nr New Augusta | 1,980 cfs | → |
| Leaf River At Hattiesburg | 1,140 cfs | → |
| Chickasawhay River Nr Waynesboro | 1,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ms06376 Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Highway 11 Petal
- Ms 15 Beaumont
- James Duncan Arrington Memorial Highway Jones County
- Peps Point Road Forrest County
- Wayne County
- Johnny Paul Davis Road 1, Wayne County
Campgrounds
- Lake Boque Homa
- Turkey Fork Rec. Area
- Turkey Fork
- Maynor Creek Waterpark
- Lake Walker Military - Camp Shelby
- Lake Perry
Paddle runs
- Begins Approximately 2 River Miles Downstream From The Yellowhouse Branch Confluence With The Escatawpa River Near The Town Of Deer Park, Alabama To Ends Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge
- The Confluence With Scarsborough Creek To The Confluence With The Escatawpa River
- Begins Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge To The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge
- The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge To Ends Approximately 2 River Miles From The Southern Terminus Of The Study Area
Track Ms06376 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 Ms06376 Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ms06376 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 Ms06376 Lake Dam.