Collier Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Senter Lake Dam Pounders Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Collier Lake Dam, located in Itawamba, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
This Earth dam with a Buttress core stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring that it meets state inspection and enforcement standards.
Despite its moderate hazard potential rating, the condition of Collier Lake Dam is currently not rated. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and lacks associated structures, locks, or gates. While the risk assessment for this dam is considered moderate, with a risk level of 3, further evaluation and management measures may be needed to ensure the safety and stability of the structure. The dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Collier Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in private dam ownership and recreational use. With its unique design and location in the heart of Mississippi, this structure serves as both a potential source of enjoyment for visitors and a subject for ongoing risk assessment and management. As efforts continue to monitor and regulate the dam's condition, its place in the local landscape highlights the intersection of human activity and natural resources in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
54 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Bear Creek Near Red Bay
|
454cfs |
Red Bud Creek Nr Moores Mill
|
12cfs |
Bull Mountain Creek At Tremont
|
90cfs |
Cummings Creek Nr Fulton
|
43cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Fulton
|
180cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
23cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Collier Lake Dam