Bush Dairy Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Bush Dairy Lake Dam, located in Laurel, Mississippi, was completed in 1958 and is owned and regulated by a private entity.
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Summary
The dam, designed by USDA NRCS, stands at a height of 16 feet and has a storage capacity of 320 acre-feet for recreational purposes. Situated along the TR-Tallahoma Creek, the dam is primarily used for recreation and is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type.
Despite its age, Bush Dairy Lake Dam's condition assessment is currently listed as 'Not Rated', with an undetermined hazard potential. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated structures or locks. While the risk assessment is moderate, with assigned risk level 3, the emergency action plan status and other risk management measures remain unspecified. As climate change poses increasing challenges to water resource management, the future maintenance and potential upgrades of Bush Dairy Lake Dam will be essential in ensuring its resilience and safety for the surrounding community.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TR- TALLAHOMA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
320 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Tallahala Creek At Laurel
|
17cfs |
Leaf River Nr Collins
|
349cfs |
Tallahala Creek At Waldrup
|
164cfs |
Okatoma Creek At Sanford
|
354cfs |
Bogue Homo Nr Richton
|
556cfs |
Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg
|
481cfs |
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.
Bush Dairy Lake Dam