Gentry Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms06110 Lake Dam Ms06113 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Gentry Lake Dam in Pontotoc, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Built in an earth buttress style, the dam stands at a height of 17 feet and has a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet.
Located within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Gentry Lake Dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has not been rated for its current condition. Despite lacking recent inspection data, the dam's risk management measures are deemed moderate, suggesting a level of preparedness for potential incidents. The dam's emergency action plan status and inundation maps preparedness remain unspecified, reflecting areas for potential improvement in safety protocols.
While Gentry Lake Dam does not have associated structures or outlet gates, its function as a recreational reservoir underscores the importance of maintaining its integrity and safety standards. With its picturesque location and essential role in local water resource management, the dam serves as a vital asset for the community and highlights the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in Mississippi.
Dam Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
56 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
17 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
156cfs |
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
144cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
23cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Fulton
|
180cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Amory
|
3330cfs |
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.
Gentry Lake Dam