Earkan Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Earkan Lake Dam in Marion, Mississippi, stands as a private structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
With a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam boasts a buttress core type and a height of 20 feet, providing a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment score of 3.
Located in the Vicksburg District, Earkan Lake Dam offers a tranquil oasis for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities. While the dam's condition assessment is not rated, it is regularly inspected, permitted, and enforced by state agencies, ensuring the safety and sustainability of the surrounding area. Despite its modest size and capacity, the dam serves as a vital component of the local ecosystem, providing essential water storage and flood prevention measures.
As an integral part of the water infrastructure in Marion, Earkan Lake Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and enhancing the community's resilience to climate-related challenges. With its moderate risk assessment and low hazard potential, the dam exemplifies responsible stewardship of water resources, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management practices in mitigating the impacts of climate change. Whether for recreational purposes or environmental protection, Earkan Lake Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human ingenuity and natural landscapes in the face of evolving climate conditions.
Dam Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
90 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pearl River Nr Columbia
|
1870cfs |
Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg
|
162cfs |
Pearl River Near Bogalusa
|
2960cfs |
Okatoma Creek At Sanford
|
122cfs |
Leaf River At Hattiesburg
|
758cfs |
Black Creek Nr Brooklyn
|
169cfs |
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.
Earkan Lake Dam