Ms07172 Lake Dam dam
Ms07172 Lake Dam
Ms07172 Lake Dam in Covington, Mississippi, is a privately-owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. This earth dam, standing at 18 feet high, serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 157 acre-feet for activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a surface area of 13.3 acres that enhances the surrounding natural landscape.
Despite its undetermined hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Ms07172 Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition, posing a challenge in terms of maintenance and management. The dam's emergency action plan status, inspection frequency, and overall risk management measures remain unclear, raising questions about its long-term sustainability and resilience in the face of climate variability and extreme weather events. With the dam located within the jurisdiction of the Mobile District and Congressman Michael Guest representing the area, there is a need for enhanced monitoring and proactive measures to ensure the safety and functionality of this important water resource.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the case of Ms07172 Lake Dam underscores the complexities and vulnerabilities associated with private dams in the face of changing environmental conditions. Highlighting the importance of regulatory oversight, emergency preparedness, and risk mitigation strategies, this structure serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness between water management, infrastructure resilience, and community safety. Moving forward, a comprehensive assessment and management plan for Ms07172 Lake Dam could pave the way for sustainable water resource utilization and climate adaptation in the region, setting a precedent for responsible stewardship of our natural assets.
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 Ms07172 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg | 2,790 cfs | → |
| Okatoma Creek At Sanford | 1,690 cfs | → |
| Leaf River At Hattiesburg | 9,710 cfs | → |
| Leaf River Nr Collins | 659 cfs | → |
| Tallahala Creek Nr Runnelstown | 93 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Columbia | 7,800 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ms07172 Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Saguaro Trail Forrest County
- Peps Point Road Forrest County
- Highway 11 Petal
- James Duncan Arrington Memorial Highway Jones County
Track Ms07172 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 Ms07172 Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ms07172 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 Ms07172 Lake Dam.