Lake Serene Southeast Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lake Serene Dam Lake Serene South Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the Lake Serene Southeast Dam is a vital structure regulating Perkins Creek's flow, providing recreational opportunities while also serving as a critical water resource.
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Summary
Built in 1969, this earth dam stands at 24 feet high with a hydraulic height of 21 feet, offering a storage capacity of 1037 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 68.5 acres. The dam's primary purpose is recreation, attracting visitors to its serene surroundings for various outdoor activities.
Managed by private owners, the dam is under the regulatory oversight of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with state regulations for inspection, enforcement, and permitting. Despite its satisfactory condition assessment as of February 2021, the Lake Serene Southeast Dam carries a high hazard potential, necessitating a regular inspection frequency of every five years. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the dam's risk management measures remain unspecified, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and emergency preparedness.
While offering a picturesque setting for recreational pursuits, the Lake Serene Southeast Dam serves as a crucial infrastructure component in Lamar, Mississippi's water resource management. With its uncontrolled spillway, buttress core, and strategic location, this dam plays a significant role in maintaining water levels, ensuring public safety, and mitigating potential risks associated with its high hazard potential. As climate change impacts water resources, the resilience and proper maintenance of structures like the Lake Serene Southeast Dam become increasingly essential for sustainable water management in the region.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
2060 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
PERKINS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
68.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
1.36 |
Nid Storage |
1037 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
24 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg
|
438cfs |
Leaf River At Hattiesburg
|
1360cfs |
Okatoma Creek At Sanford
|
541cfs |
Tallahala Creek Nr Runnelstown
|
93cfs |
Black Creek Nr Brooklyn
|
641cfs |
Leaf River Nr New Augusta
|
1590cfs |
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.
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