Byron Hutchinson Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms06311 Lake Dam Ms06315 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Byron Hutchinson Lake Dam, located in Copiah, Mississippi, is a privately-owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
The dam is of the earth type with a buttress core, standing at a height of 18 feet and providing a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been rated for its condition and lacks updated emergency action plans.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Byron Hutchinson Lake Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with environmental standards. While the dam currently serves as a recreational site with uncontrolled spillways, there is room for improvement in terms of risk management measures and emergency preparedness. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate may find interest in monitoring the developments and enhancements of this dam to better safeguard its surrounding community and natural environment.
Dam Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
54 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
18 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pearl River Nr Rockport
|
1230cfs |
Pearl River Nr Monticello
|
1640cfs |
Homochitto River At Eddiceton
|
94cfs |
Strong River At D`Lo
|
286cfs |
Bayou Pierre Nr Willows
|
611cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
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.
Byron Hutchinson Lake Dam