R K Houston Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
R K Houston Lake Dam, located in Itawamba, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 25 feet, holds a storage capacity of 221 acre-feet of water. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring that it meets state inspection, enforcement, and permitting requirements.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is classified as a buttress-type structure. While its condition assessment is not rated, the risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level. The dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are currently not specified, suggesting potential areas for improvement in emergency preparedness and risk mitigation. Overall, R K Houston Lake Dam serves as an important recreational resource in the area, but ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts are essential to ensure its safety and effectiveness in managing water resources and mitigating potential risks associated with its operation.
Dam Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
221 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Cummings Creek Nr Fulton
|
43cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Fulton
|
180cfs |
Bull Mountain Creek At Tremont
|
90cfs |
Red Bud Creek Nr Moores Mill
|
12cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
23cfs |
Bear Creek Near Red Bay
|
454cfs |
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.
R K Houston Lake Dam