Ms06578 Lake Dam dam
Ms06578 Lake Dam
Ms06578 Lake Dam in Mississippi is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. With a primary purpose of recreation, this earthen dam stands at a height of 12 feet and has a storage capacity of 59 acre-feet. The dam boasts a surface area of 4.3 acres and is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway to manage water flow. Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk.
Located in Amite County, Mississippi, this dam presents a unique opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore the intersection of human infrastructure and natural ecosystems. The dam's design and construction, as well as its regulatory oversight and maintenance protocols, offer valuable insights into how we can balance the needs of recreation with the safety and sustainability of our water resources. With its moderate risk level and uncontrolled spillway, Ms06578 Lake Dam serves as a case study in risk management and emergency preparedness for similar structures across the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts delve into the details of Ms06578 Lake Dam, they will uncover a complex interplay of factors that shape the dam's function and potential risks. From its storage capacity and surface area to its hazard potential and risk assessment, this dam provides a rich context for understanding the challenges and opportunities associated with managing water resources in a changing climate. By studying the regulatory framework, maintenance practices, and emergency preparedness measures in place for this dam, enthusiasts can gain valuable insights into how we can ensure the safety and sustainability of our water infrastructure 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 Ms06578 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tangipahoa River At Osyka | 146 cfs | → |
| Tickfaw River At Liverpool | 108 cfs | → |
| Bogue Chitto Nr Tylertown | 352 cfs | → |
| Amite River Near Darlington | 739 cfs | → |
| Homochitto River At Eddiceton | 122 cfs | → |
| Homochitto River At Rosetta | 3,720 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ms06578 Lake Dam.
Track Ms06578 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 Ms06578 Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ms06578 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 Ms06578 Lake Dam.