Crawford Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms05445 Lake Dam Ms05443 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 11, 2025
Crawford Lake Dam, located in Mississippi's Rankin County, is a private-owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
With a dam height of 15 feet and a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, this earth dam with buttress core types serves as a low hazard potential to the surrounding area. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring its safety and compliance with state standards.
Although the dam's condition is currently not rated, its risk assessment is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk potential. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been inspected recently, raising concerns about the need for regular maintenance and monitoring. The presence of emergency action plans and inundation maps would be crucial in addressing any potential risks associated with the dam's operation and ensuring the safety of nearby communities in the event of an emergency. Overall, Crawford Lake Dam represents a significant recreational resource in the area, but diligent oversight and risk management measures are essential to safeguard its continued functionality and safety.
Dam Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
140 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Strong River At D`Lo
|
108cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
362cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Pearl River Nr Rockport
|
775cfs |
Pearl River Nr Lena
|
448cfs |
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.
Crawford Lake Dam