Sharp Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms06591 Lake Dam Bowlin Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Sharp Lake Dam, located in Amite, Mississippi, is a privately owned recreational earth dam constructed in 1970 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Sharp Lake Dam is for recreation, providing a tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy the surrounding natural environment.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Sharp Lake Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. While it does not have controlled spillways or outlet gates, the dam is monitored to mitigate any potential risks and ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
Despite being privately owned, Sharp Lake Dam plays a crucial role in the local water resource management and provides a recreational space for the community. With its moderate risk assessment and commitment to meeting state guidelines, the dam serves as a valuable asset in both water conservation efforts and recreational activities in the area.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR- LOWDEN BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
90 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
18 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Homochitto River At Eddiceton
|
168cfs |
Homochitto River At Rosetta
|
2130cfs |
Tickfaw River At Liverpool
|
44cfs |
Tangipahoa River At Osyka
|
478cfs |
Amite River Near Darlington
|
267cfs |
Bogue Chitto Nr Tylertown
|
578cfs |
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.
Sharp Lake Dam