White Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
White Lake Dam, located in Batesville, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1957.
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Summary
This Earth dam, with a height of 27 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes and is situated on the TR-BIG SPRING CREEK. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated in terms of its condition assessment.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, White Lake Dam poses a moderate risk, with a risk level of 3 out of 5. While it has a storage capacity of 225 acre-feet, the dam's normal storage capacity is reported as zero. The dam's emergency action plan status, inspection frequency, and other critical details are currently not available, indicating a need for further assessment and management to ensure its safety and longevity for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR- BIG SPRING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
225 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
156cfs |
Wolf River At Lagrange
|
227cfs |
Wolf River At Rossville
|
497cfs |
Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch
|
104cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
96cfs |
Nonconnah Creek Near Germantown
|
88cfs |
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.
White Lake Dam