Cox Lake Number 2 Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Holly Lake Dam Elder Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Cox Lake Number 2 Dam, located in Prentiss, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Built in 1967 by the USDA NRCS, this dam holds back Donivan Creek and offers a serene setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam has a height of 15 feet and a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, making it a valuable resource for the surrounding community.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Cox Lake Number 2 Dam is regulated and inspected to ensure its safety and functionality. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam provides a peaceful recreational spot while also being mindful of potential risks. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates contribute to its overall design, emphasizing safety and efficiency in water management.
Despite not having a condition assessment rating, Cox Lake Number 2 Dam remains a vital part of the local landscape, offering opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation. With its picturesque location and commitment to safety, this dam serves as a valuable asset for both the community and the environment, showcasing the importance of responsible water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
DONIVAN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
23cfs |
Red Bud Creek Nr Moores Mill
|
12cfs |
Cummings Creek Nr Fulton
|
43cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Fulton
|
180cfs |
Bear Creek At Bishop
|
4330cfs |
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
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.
Cox Lake Number 2 Dam