Youth Center Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Atwood Lake Dam Ms06912 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Youth Center Lake Dam, located in Earlyville, Mississippi, was completed in 1962 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Owned privately, the dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is inspected and enforced by state authorities. Designed by USDA NRCS, the dam is classified as an Earth dam with a height of 24 feet and a storage capacity of 500 acre-feet.
The dam is associated with Apookta Creek and is under the jurisdiction of the state regulatory agency. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the dam is considered to be in fair condition, although it has not been formally rated. The spillway is uncontrolled, and the outlet gates are also uncontrolled. The dam has not been modified in recent years, and emergency preparedness measures such as an EAP and inundation maps have not been prepared as of yet. Overall, Youth Center Lake Dam serves as a vital resource for recreational purposes in the area, showcasing the importance of water management and climate resilience for enthusiasts to appreciate and engage with.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR- APOOKTA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
500 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Yockanookany River Nr Kosciusko
|
45cfs |
Big Black River At West
|
223cfs |
Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma
|
103cfs |
Pearl River Nr Carthage
|
263cfs |
Pearl River At Edinburg
|
182cfs |
Pearl River Nr Lena
|
468cfs |
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.
Youth Center Lake Dam