Love Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Love Lake Number 2 Dam Camps Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Love Lake Dam in Oktibbeha, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This recreational dam stands at 10 feet high, with a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. While its primary purpose is for recreation, it serves a low hazard potential and has a moderate risk assessment rating.
Situated in the Mobile District, Love Lake Dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and a buttress core type. Although not currently rated for condition assessment, this dam undergoes state inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance. With its picturesque location and modest storage capacity, Love Lake Dam is a vital resource for water recreation enthusiasts and climate advocates in the region.
Overall, Love Lake Dam serves as a key recreational asset in the area, offering opportunities for outdoor activities while maintaining a manageable risk level. With its state-regulated status and ongoing inspections, this dam exemplifies a commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Love Lake Dam presents a fascinating case study in private dam ownership and management within the Mississippi landscape.
Dam Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
56 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
10 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Catalpa Creek At Mayhew
|
2940cfs |
Tombigbee River At Stennis Lock And Dam
|
1780cfs |
Luxapallila Creek Nr Columbus
|
495cfs |
Tombigbee River At Aberdeen Lock And Dam
|
1940cfs |
Buttahatchee River Nr Aberdeen
|
567cfs |
Noxubee River At Macon
|
131cfs |
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.
Love Lake Dam