John C Hughes Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms06609 Lake Dam Wil Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
John C Hughes Lake Dam in Mississippi is a privately owned structure regulated by the state's Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 14 feet, serves primarily for recreation purposes and has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as not assessed in terms of condition.
Located in Wilkinson County, Mississippi, the dam is managed by private owners and falls under the jurisdiction of state regulatory agencies. While it does not have a designated dam type, it is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it has not been modified in recent years. Despite its moderate risk assessment score, the dam is not currently rated for its condition and does not have an emergency action plan in place. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring the status and safety of John C Hughes Lake Dam is essential to ensure its continued functionality for recreational purposes while mitigating potential risks.
Dam Height |
14 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
14 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Buffalo River Nr Woodville
|
257cfs |
Homochitto River At Rosetta
|
2130cfs |
Comite River Near Olive Branch
|
65cfs |
Amite River Near Darlington
|
267cfs |
(Coe) Atchafalaya River At Simmesport
|
105000cfs |
Tickfaw River At Liverpool
|
44cfs |
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.
John C Hughes Lake Dam