W M Hughs Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 13, 2025
W M Hughs Lake Dam in Covington, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Built in 1971 by the USDA NRCS, this earthen dam stands at a height of 14 feet and has a storage capacity of 105 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR- Cooks Creek and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated. Its spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has uncontrolled outlet gates. The risk assessment for W M Hughs Lake Dam is moderate, with a DSAC assigned date of unknown. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam presents an opportunity to study the management of recreational water bodies in a controlled environment.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
TR- COOKS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
105 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
14 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Okatoma Creek At Sanford
|
122cfs |
Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg
|
162cfs |
Leaf River Nr Collins
|
196cfs |
Leaf River At Hattiesburg
|
758cfs |
Pearl River Nr Columbia
|
1870cfs |
Tallahala Creek At Laurel
|
17cfs |
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.
W M Hughs Lake Dam