Whitfield Lake Number 2 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Whitfield Lake Number 2 Dam, located in Rankin, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation.


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Summary

The earth dam with buttress core stands at a height of 14 feet, providing a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring that it meets state inspection and enforcement requirements.

With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of June 2016, Whitfield Lake Number 2 Dam poses minimal risk to its surrounding area. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type, the dam meets guidelines set by the state regulatory agency. The dam's moderate risk assessment indicates a level 3 rating, prompting ongoing risk management measures to maintain its safety and functionality for water resource and climate enthusiasts.

The dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Its location in a scenic area makes it a popular spot for recreational activities, offering a tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy the water and surrounding natural beauty. Whitfield Lake Number 2 Dam serves as both a functional structure for water storage and a picturesque destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a peaceful retreat.

Dam Height

14

Nid Storage

84

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

14
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.