Sellers Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Sellers Lake Dam, located in Cooksville, Mississippi, is a private dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Built in 1955 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-ASH CREEK and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
Despite its low hazard potential, Sellers Lake Dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating the need for some level of risk management measures. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with no associated locks or locks. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it undergoes state inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and regulatory compliance.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Sellers Lake Dam can appreciate its historical significance, design characteristics, and regulatory oversight. As a recreational structure in Noxubee, Mississippi, this dam contributes to the local water management and conservation efforts, highlighting the intersection of human infrastructure with natural resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR- ASH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
100 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
Sellers Lake Dam