Middleton Lake Number 2 Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms06783 Lake Dam Porter Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Middleton Lake Number 2 Dam in Mississippi is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. It has a height of 18 feet and a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet.
Located in Claiborne County, the dam is classified as an earth dam with buttress core types. It features an uncontrolled spillway and no locks, with a relatively small surface area. While the dam's condition assessment is not rated and its inspection frequency is unspecified, it is deemed to meet regulatory guidelines for emergency action plans and risk management measures.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Middleton Lake Number 2 Dam an interesting site for its unique design and purpose, serving as a recreational spot in the Mississippi landscape. Its moderate risk assessment and low hazard potential make it a relatively safe structure, although further information on its condition assessment and inspection frequency would provide a more comprehensive understanding of its overall safety and functionality.
Dam Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
55 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
18 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Bayou Pierre Nr Willows
|
444cfs |
Homochitto River At Eddiceton
|
168cfs |
Mississippi River At Vicksburg
|
329000cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
677cfs |
Homochitto River At Rosetta
|
2130cfs |
Pearl River Nr Rockport
|
994cfs |
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.
Middleton Lake Number 2 Dam