Leake Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms07027 Lake Dam Jim York Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Leake Lake Dam, located in Itawamba, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 15 feet, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and a buttress core type, making it an essential part of the local water resource system.
Despite being rated as having an undetermined hazard potential and not having a condition assessment, the dam poses a moderate risk level, according to the data available. While the exact year of completion and other details such as the dam length and volume are not provided, the presence of state regulation and inspection ensures that the dam is managed in accordance with safety standards. Water and climate enthusiasts interested in exploring the intersection of water resource management and recreational infrastructure will find Leake Lake Dam an intriguing case study within the broader context of water governance in Mississippi.
Dam Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Tombigbee River Nr Fulton
|
180cfs |
Cummings Creek Nr Fulton
|
43cfs |
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
23cfs |
Bull Mountain Creek At Tremont
|
90cfs |
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
144cfs |
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.
Leake Lake Dam