Dobbs Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms05172 Lake Dam Nolan Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Dobbs Lake Dam in Mississippi is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Located in Calhoun County, this earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been rated for its condition and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures like an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Dobbs Lake Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it does not have locks or outlet gates. While it has not been modified in recent years and has no associated structures, the dam's risk management measures and risk characterization remain unspecified. As a water resource and climate enthusiast, monitoring and assessing the condition and safety of Dobbs Lake Dam could be a valuable area of interest for further research and conservation efforts.
Dam Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
90 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Skuna River At Bruce
|
30cfs |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
134cfs |
Yalobusha River At Grenada
|
3080cfs |
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
|
25cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
96cfs |
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
144cfs |
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.
Dobbs Lake Dam