Dixon Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Freeman Dam Freeman West Dam
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Dixon Lake Dam, located in Yazoo, Mississippi, is a privately-owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
The dam, classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type, stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring that it meets state standards for inspection, enforcement, and permitting.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and is not equipped with locks or outlet gates. While the structure's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," its risk management measures are still under review. Despite its low hazard potential, Dixon Lake Dam serves as a vital recreational resource for the surrounding community. As climate change continues to impact water resources, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of dams like Dixon Lake Dam becomes increasingly important for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
As a focal point for outdoor activities and water recreation, Dixon Lake Dam plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem and economy. With its strategic location and moderate risk assessment, ongoing monitoring and maintenance are essential to preserve its functionality and safety for future generations. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the regulatory framework and operational aspects of dams like Dixon Lake Dam is key to promoting sustainable water management practices in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Dam Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Harland Creek Nr Howard
|
3340cfs |
Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma
|
96cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
502cfs |
Pearl River Nr Lena
|
532cfs |
Big Black River At West
|
190cfs |
Yockanookany River Nr Kosciusko
|
54cfs |
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.
Dixon Lake Dam