Huff Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Page Lake Dam Alberta Hills Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Huff Lake Dam, located in Claiborne, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the MS Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
Completed in 1956, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 156 acre-feet, primarily serving the purpose of recreation along the TR- BAKERS CREEK river or stream. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam is categorized as uncontrolled with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Huff Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, emergency action plan, or risk management measures. Despite the lack of recent inspection dates, the structure is considered to meet regulatory guidelines and poses a moderate level of risk (3) to the surrounding area. With its butressed core type and soil foundation, the dam contributes to the environmental landscape of Gordon, Mississippi, offering recreational opportunities while maintaining a relatively low hazard potential.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR- BAKERS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
156 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Bayou Pierre Nr Willows
|
444cfs |
Mississippi River At Vicksburg
|
329000cfs |
Homochitto River At Eddiceton
|
168cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
677cfs |
Homochitto River At Rosetta
|
2130cfs |
Tensas River At Tendal
|
120cfs |
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.
Huff Lake Dam