Dixon Lake Number 3 Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Vaughn Lake Dam Ms04460 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Dixon Lake Number 3 Dam is a privately-owned structure in Mississippi that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a buttress core type, stands at 12 feet high and has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. While the dam is relatively low-hazard with a moderate risk assessment, it is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Located in Yazoo County, Mississippi, the Dixon Lake Number 3 Dam is part of the Vicksburg District and falls under the jurisdiction of the state. With an uncontrolled spillway type and a low hazard potential, this dam provides essential recreational opportunities for locals and visitors. While the dam's condition assessment is not rated, its risk assessment is moderate, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
Although the Dixon Lake Number 3 Dam does not have a designated year of completion or inspection frequency, its presence contributes to the water resources and climate dynamics of the region. With its specified purposes and design features, this dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities while also requiring careful oversight and management to mitigate any potential risks associated with its operation.
Dam Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
514cfs |
Harland Creek Nr Howard
|
3340cfs |
Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma
|
86cfs |
Pearl River Nr Lena
|
624cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Pearl River Nr Carthage
|
270cfs |
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.
Dixon Lake Number 3 Dam