Bishops Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Crawley Lake Dam Mcgehee Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 9, 2025
Bishops Lake Dam, located in Rankin, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
This earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and undergoes regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting processes to ensure its safety and compliance with state standards.
With a moderate risk assessment rating, Bishops Lake Dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and has not been rated for its current condition. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor any updates or changes in its risk management measures. The dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk characterization summary are currently not available, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and assessment to ensure the safety and resilience of this vital water resource infrastructure in Mississippi.
Dam Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
200 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pearl River At Jackson
|
1010cfs |
Strong River At D`Lo
|
179cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Pearl River Nr Rockport
|
1310cfs |
Pearl River Nr Monticello
|
1860cfs |
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.
Bishops Lake Dam