Windham Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms04729 Lake Dam Ms04730 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Windham Lake Dam, located in Noxubee, Mississippi, was completed in 1945 and is owned by a private entity.
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Summary
The dam, with a height of 12 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes and is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core. The structure is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
The dam impounds Windham Lake on TR-PLUM CREEK, providing a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Its spillway is uncontrolled, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While the dam is not currently rated for condition assessment, it meets safety guidelines and does not pose a significant risk to surrounding areas. The dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are all under review, indicating ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
Windham Lake Dam, designed by the USDA NRCS, is a notable feature in the region for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With its historical significance, recreational value, and regulatory oversight, the dam serves as a key component of water management in the area. As efforts continue to monitor and maintain the dam, its role in the local ecosystem and community resilience remains a focal point for environmental stewardship and sustainable development.
Year Completed |
1945 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TR- PLUM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Noxubee River At Macon
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137cfs |
Tombigbee River At Bevill L&D Nr Pickensville
|
4680cfs |
Noxubee River Nr Geiger
|
146cfs |
Bodka Creek Near Geiger
|
15cfs |
Tombigbee R At Gainesville L&D Nr Gainesville Al
|
6410cfs |
Catalpa Creek At Mayhew
|
2940cfs |
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.
Windham Lake Dam