Loflin Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Crawley Lake Dam Bishops Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 10, 2025
Loflin Lake Dam, located in Rankin, Mississippi, serves as a vital water resource for the area, particularly for recreational purposes.
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Summary
This private dam, primarily made of earth with a buttress core type, stands at a height of 12 feet and spans 500 feet in length. The dam boasts a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 42 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 10 acres.
Despite its significance, the dam's condition assessment reveals a poor rating, indicating the need for maintenance and improvements. The hazard potential is deemed significant, with a moderate risk level assigned. The last inspection conducted in December 2020 highlighted the dam's structural concerns, prompting a closer look at its risk management measures and emergency preparedness protocols. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate preservation, monitoring and addressing the issues surrounding Loflin Lake Dam are crucial to ensure its continued functionality and safety for both the environment and the community it serves.
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF HOMINY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Drainage Area |
0.21 |
Nid Storage |
84 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pearl River At Jackson
|
359cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Strong River At D`Lo
|
123cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Pearl River Nr Rockport
|
1090cfs |
Pearl River Nr Monticello
|
1450cfs |
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.
Loflin Lake Dam