Hurricane Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lake Truly Dam Ms06346 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Hurricane Lake Dam, located in Lincoln, Mississippi, is a vital structure managed by the local government for recreational purposes.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 37 feet and a length of 1500 feet, controls the flow of Hurricane Creek and provides a storage capacity of 2400 acre-feet. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, the dam is classified as having low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. Although its condition is currently not rated, the dam's risk management measures are in place to mitigate potential hazards. With a surface area of 100 acres and a drainage area of 5.17 square miles, Hurricane Lake Dam serves as a valuable resource for the community while also posing a moderate level of risk that requires ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
Dam Length |
1500 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
HURRICANE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
100 |
Drainage Area |
5.17 |
Nid Storage |
2400 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
37 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Homochitto River At Eddiceton
|
94cfs |
Bogue Chitto Nr Tylertown
|
1020cfs |
Pearl River Nr Monticello
|
1640cfs |
Homochitto River At Rosetta
|
923cfs |
Pearl River Nr Rockport
|
1230cfs |
Tangipahoa River At Osyka
|
326cfs |
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.
Hurricane Lake Dam