Triple A Ranch Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Paul Unruh Dam Schmidt Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Triple A Ranch Lake Dam, located in Lowndes, Mississippi, serves as a vital irrigation structure along James Creek.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a buttress core type, stands at a height of 24.5 feet and was completed in 2013. It boasts a storage capacity of 1620 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 1128 acre-feet spread over a surface area of 146 acres. The dam's primary purpose is irrigation, supporting agricultural activities in the region.
Managed by a private entity, the dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring state permitting, inspection, and enforcement compliance. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition remains unrated. While it lacks certain emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), the structure plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in the area.
Triple A Ranch Lake Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship, providing a sustainable water source for agricultural needs in the region. Its strategic location and design contribute to the overall water management efforts, highlighting the importance of responsible dam construction and maintenance in the face of changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
2013 |
Dam Length |
3091 |
Dam Height |
24.5 |
River Or Stream |
JAMES CREEK |
Surface Area |
146 |
Hydraulic Height |
22.8 |
Drainage Area |
0.63 |
Nid Storage |
1620 |
Structural Height |
24.5 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Tombigbee River At Bevill L&D Nr Pickensville
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7340cfs |
Noxubee River At Macon
|
146cfs |
Tombigbee River At Stennis Lock And Dam
|
5060cfs |
Catalpa Creek At Mayhew
|
2940cfs |
Luxapallila Creek Nr Columbus
|
563cfs |
Noxubee River Nr Geiger
|
188cfs |
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.
Triple A Ranch Lake Dam