Mcdaniel Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Mcdaniel Lake Dam in Mississippi is a privately owned Earth Buttress dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
The dam, located on the UNT of Sweetwater Creek, has a height of 11 feet and a storage capacity of 155 acre-feet. While the dam is classified as having a low hazard potential, it is subject to state regulation and inspection by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge capacity of 135 cubic feet per second. While the dam's condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," its risk assessment is moderate. Despite not being owned or funded by federal agencies, Mcdaniel Lake Dam plays a vital role in providing irrigation water and recreational opportunities in the area. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find this dam's features and regulatory oversight intriguing in the context of sustainable water management practices.
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF SWEETWATER CREEK |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Nid Storage |
155 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
11 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove
|
401cfs |
Pearl River Nr Carthage
|
277cfs |
South Canal Tuscolameta Creek Nr Walnut Grove
|
8cfs |
Pearl River Nr Lena
|
532cfs |
Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma
|
96cfs |
Pearl River At Edinburg
|
202cfs |
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.
Mcdaniel Lake Dam