Long Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Long Lake Dam, located in Oktibbeha, Mississippi, stands as a crucial structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.


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Summary

Built in 1955, this private-owned Earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, housing a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. The dam's design features a stone core and soil foundation, with a height of 15 feet and a length of 697 feet, creating a surface area of 11.5 acres and draining an area of 0.1 square miles.

With a low hazard potential but a moderate risk assessment, Long Lake Dam poses as a notable water resource within the region. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates help regulate water flow, with a maximum discharge of 140 cubic feet per second. Despite not having a current condition assessment, the dam remains in satisfactory operation, meeting state regulations for inspection, enforcement, and permitting. Overall, Long Lake Dam serves as a significant component in managing water resources and providing recreational opportunities for the community.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Length

697

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

UNT OF JOSEY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11.5

Hydraulic Height

13

Drainage Area

0.1

Nid Storage

84

Structural Height

15

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

15
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.