Cowart Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Cowart Lake Dam, located in Franklin, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 18 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. While the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated for its condition, it is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and integrity.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and does not have associated locks or outlet gates. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, with a score of 3 out of 5, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unspecified. As a part of the New Orleans District, Cowart Lake Dam's risk management and maintenance are crucial to safeguard the surrounding community and preserve the ecological balance of the area. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find this dam an intriguing subject for further study and monitoring.
Dam Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
96 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
18 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Homochitto River At Eddiceton
|
168cfs |
Homochitto River At Rosetta
|
2130cfs |
Bogue Chitto Nr Tylertown
|
578cfs |
Tangipahoa River At Osyka
|
478cfs |
Tickfaw River At Liverpool
|
44cfs |
Pearl River Nr Monticello
|
2030cfs |
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.
Cowart Lake Dam