Ledbetter Lake Dam dam
Ledbetter Lake Dam
Ledbetter Lake Dam, located in Hinds, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. This earth dam, primarily used for recreation, stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in April 2014.
Despite its modest size, Ledbetter Lake Dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities for the surrounding community, as well as contributing to the overall water resource management in the area. With a surface area of 7 acres and a drainage area of 0.13 square miles, the dam serves as a tranquil oasis for outdoor enthusiasts and wildlife alike. While the dam's risk assessment is moderate, ongoing inspections and enforcement by state regulatory agencies help ensure its continued safety and functionality.
Ledbetter Lake Dam's strategic location along the UNT of Big Creek, within the Vicksburg District, underscores its significance in the local ecosystem and water infrastructure. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water resources, the responsible management and maintenance of dams like Ledbetter Lake Dam are essential for both environmental sustainability and community resilience. By staying attuned to evolving risk factors and implementing necessary risk management measures, this dam can continue to fulfill its vital role in water conservation and recreation for years to come.
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 Ledbetter Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lynch Creek At Jackson | 224 cfs | → |
| Pearl River At Jackson | 3,930 cfs | → |
| Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson | 376 cfs | → |
| Strong River At D`Lo | 576 cfs | → |
| Big Black River Nr Bovina | 1,970 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Rockport | 7,300 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ledbetter Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Hinds County
- East River Road Rankin County
- West River Road Jackson
- Spillway Road Rankin County
- Madison Landing Circle 101, Ridgeland
- Fannin Landing Circle Rankin County
Track Ledbetter 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 Ledbetter Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ledbetter 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 Ledbetter Lake Dam.