Culp Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Culp Lake Dam in Mississippi is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 78 acre-feet.
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Summary
This earth dam with buttress core types stands at a height of 20 feet, with an uncontrolled spillway type. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's condition assessment has not been rated, and there is no information on its last inspection date or emergency action plan preparations.
Located in Warren County, Mississippi, Culp Lake Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is regulated by state agencies for permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's coordinates are 32.3270516 latitude and -90.7211423 longitude, within the Vicksburg District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. While the dam has not undergone any modifications in recent years and does not have associated structures or outlet gates, its role in providing recreational opportunities underscores the importance of monitoring and maintaining its integrity for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Dam Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
78 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
484cfs |
Mississippi River At Vicksburg
|
274000cfs |
Bayou Pierre Nr Willows
|
170cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
379cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
351cfs |
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.
Culp Lake Dam