Dr David Wilson Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: George Gillespie Dam Ms06275 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
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Summary
David Wilson Lake Dam in Simpson, Mississippi is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes. This earth dam with a buttress core stands at 12 feet tall and has a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is classified as having a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment score of 3.
Located in the Vicksburg District, this dam does not have associated locks or outlet gates. The spillway type is uncontrolled, and the condition assessment is currently not rated. While the dam has not been inspected recently, it is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with environmental standards. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find Dr. David Wilson Lake Dam an intriguing site for its recreational significance and environmental management practices in Mississippi.
Dam Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
58 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pearl River Nr Rockport
|
1670cfs |
Strong River At D`Lo
|
222cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
738cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Pearl River Nr Monticello
|
1750cfs |
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.
Dr David Wilson Lake Dam