Bennett Lake Prentiss County Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Bennett Lake Prentiss County Dam in Mississippi is a private-owned structure regulated by the state's Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam, standing at a height of 15 feet, serves a primary purpose of recreation, providing a serene setting for water enthusiasts to enjoy. The dam has a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, with a spillway type categorized as 'Uncontrolled', and a low hazard potential.
Despite being designated as 'Not Rated' in terms of condition assessment, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. With no specific year of completion provided, the dam has not been fully assessed for emergency preparedness measures such as Emergency Action Plans (EAP) and Inundation Maps. Despite its low hazard potential, ongoing risk management measures are imperative to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure for both recreational and environmental purposes. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate should keep an eye on updates regarding this dam to monitor its risk management progress and potential improvements.
Dam Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
58 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
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 |
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Bear Creek At Bishop
|
4330cfs |
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.
Bennett Lake Prentiss County Dam