Leakesville Lagoon Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms06548 Lake Dam Dedoe Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Leakesville Lagoon Dam, located in Greene County, Mississippi, is a local government-owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This Earth dam, with a height of 8 feet, serves a primary purpose of "Other" and has a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it is categorized as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk level.
Despite being relatively small in size, the Leakesville Lagoon Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. While the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," it is subject to regular state inspection, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality. With its location in a region prone to climate variability, understanding and monitoring the risk associated with this dam is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Overall, the Leakesville Lagoon Dam represents a key piece of infrastructure in Greene County, Mississippi, that contributes to water resource management and flood control efforts. As climate change continues to impact the region, it is important to monitor and assess the dam's risk management measures to ensure the safety and security of the surrounding community and environment.
Dam Height |
8 |
Nid Storage |
90 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
8 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Chickasawhay River At Leakesville
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1090cfs |
Leaf River Nr Mclain
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1460cfs |
Pascagoula River At Merrill
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2860cfs |
Escatawpa River Near Agricola Ms
|
420cfs |
Big Creek At County Rd 63 Near Wilmer
|
190cfs |
Crooked Creek Near Fairview
|
32cfs |
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.
Leakesville Lagoon Dam