Southfork Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Southfork Lake Dam, located in Tate, Mississippi, was completed in 1963 and is primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
Managed by a private entity, this earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 14 feet, providing a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR- Senatobia Creek and falls under the state regulatory oversight of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
Despite its recreational importance, Southfork Lake Dam is classified as having a high hazard potential with an unsatisfactory condition assessment as of September 2019. The spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 12 feet, and the dam lacks outlet gates. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, signaling the need for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure for both the surrounding community and the environment. With its unique design and historical significance, Southfork Lake Dam serves as a vital water resource in the region, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and regulatory oversight in safeguarding our natural landscapes.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
TR- SENATOBIA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
65 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
14 |
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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.
Southfork Lake Dam