Liddon Lakes Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Hinton Lake Dam Corinth Lagoon Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Liddon Lakes Dam, located in Alcorn, Mississippi, is a private earth dam primarily designed for recreation purposes.
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Summary
With a height of 8 feet and a storage capacity of 210 acre-feet, this dam serves as a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment. While not currently rated for its condition, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Managed by a private owner, Liddon Lakes Dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and is situated within the Memphis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam's risk assessment falls under a moderate category, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential hazards. Although the dam does not have associated structures or specific year of completion, its presence contributes to the recreational landscape of the region.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in Mississippi may find Liddon Lakes Dam an intriguing structure within the state's regulatory framework. With its purpose centered around recreation, this earth dam offers a unique blend of functionality and leisure, showcasing the intersection of human intervention with natural water bodies. As efforts continue to uphold safety standards and risk management measures, the dam remains a symbol of responsible stewardship in preserving water resources for future generations.
Dam Height |
8 |
Nid Storage |
210 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
8 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Hatchie River Near Walnut
|
153cfs |
Horse Creek Near Savannah
|
87cfs |
Bear Creek At Bishop
|
4330cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
23cfs |
Red Bud Creek Nr Moores Mill
|
12cfs |
Hatchie River At Bolivar
|
944cfs |
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.
Liddon Lakes Dam