Ms06771 Lake Dam dam
Ms06771 Lake Dam
Ms06771 Lake Dam in Warren County, Mississippi, stands as a crucial water resource for the region, offering 179 acre-feet of storage capacity primarily for recreational purposes. This earth dam, with a height of 33 feet, holds back the waters of the lake, covering 7.1 surface acres. Despite its moderate hazard potential, the dam's condition remains unrated, highlighting the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality.
Managed by a private owner, the dam falls under the regulatory oversight of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement mechanisms in place. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, adding to the complexity of managing water levels and potential risks. In the event of an emergency, the presence of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) remains unspecified, underscoring the need for proactive measures to mitigate any potential hazards and ensure the safety of surrounding communities.
Located within the Vicksburg District and under the jurisdiction of the state, Ms06771 Lake Dam stands as a testament to the delicate balance between water resource management and recreational use. As climate change impacts continue to influence water availability and quality, the resilience and safety of dams like this one become even more critical. By staying vigilant in monitoring and maintenance efforts, stakeholders can ensure the long-term sustainability and safety of this vital water infrastructure.
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 Ms06771 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Black River Nr Bovina | 890 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Vicksburg | 565,000 cfs | → |
| Bayou Pierre Nr Willows | 4,870 cfs | → |
| Big Black River Nr Bentonia | 776 cfs | → |
| Lynch Creek At Jackson | 207 cfs | → |
| Pearl River At Jackson | 2,430 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ms06771 Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- South Kent Road Kent
- Grove Street 251, New Milford
- Rudd Drive Town Of North East
- Squantz Pond
- Old Bogus Road 4, New Fairfield
- Clearwater Drive Town Of Poughkeepsie
Campgrounds
- Macedonia Brook State Park
- Schaghticoke Mountain Camping Area
- Lake Waramaug State Park
- Silver Hill Campsite
- Housatonic Meadows State Park
- Sharon Mountain Campsite
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Kent Bridge To Boardman Bridge
- Pond Downstream Of Shepaug Reservoir Dam, Marked By Service Road Bridge To Ends In Backwaters Of Lake Lillinonah, Near Roxbury Falls
- Begins Downstream Of The Borough Of Bantam, At Stoddard Road Bridge To The Confluence With The Shepaug River
- Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut To Kent Bridge
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut Border To Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut
- New Hartford/Canton Town Line To The Confluence With The Nepaug River
Track Ms06771 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 Ms06771 Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ms06771 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 Ms06771 Lake Dam.