Starkville Lagoon Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Starkville Lagoon Dam, located in Oktibbeha, Mississippi, is a local government-owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This Earth dam, standing at a height of 10 feet, serves a primary purpose that is classified as "Other" with a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. The dam features a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway type, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Although the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," it is subject to state inspection, permitting, and enforcement. The dam has not been modified in recent years, and its emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are not specified in the data. With its geographical coordinates at 33.41420799 latitude and -88.82462194 longitude, Starkville Lagoon Dam is an essential component of water resource management in the region, contributing to the overall environmental and climate resilience efforts in the area.
Dam Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
200 |
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
|
2610cfs |
Luxapallila Creek Nr Columbus
|
525cfs |
Noxubee River At Macon
|
147cfs |
Tombigbee River At Aberdeen Lock And Dam
|
121cfs |
Tombigbee River At Bevill L&D Nr Pickensville
|
1550cfs |
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.
Starkville Lagoon Dam