Ottis Garner Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Ottis Garner Lake Dam, located in Bunker Hill, Mississippi, is a private earth dam primarily built for recreation purposes.
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Summary
Constructed in 1959 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet. It regulates the flow of the TR- Choctaw Creek and is under the jurisdiction of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Ottis Garner Lake Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a moderate risk assessment rating. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it is closely monitored by state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and safety for the surrounding community and environment. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ottis Garner Lake Dam provides a fascinating case study of a privately owned recreational dam in the southern United States.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR- CHOCTAW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
108 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pearl River Nr Monticello
|
1750cfs |
Pearl River Nr Columbia
|
2740cfs |
Okatoma Creek At Sanford
|
219cfs |
Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg
|
271cfs |
Pearl River Nr Rockport
|
1670cfs |
Leaf River Nr Collins
|
304cfs |
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.
Ottis Garner Lake Dam