Marshall Smith Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Marshall Smith Lake Dam in Mississippi is a privately owned structure that serves the primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

This earth dam with a buttress core type stands at a height of 14 feet and has a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is inspected, permitted, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.

Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, Marshall Smith Lake Dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and has not been rated for its condition assessment. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), it is still actively managed and monitored to mitigate any potential risks associated with its operation.

Located in George County, Mississippi, Marshall Smith Lake Dam offers a recreational oasis for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. With its serene surroundings and ample storage capacity, the dam provides a unique opportunity for outdoor activities while being subject to state regulations and oversight to ensure public safety and environmental protection.

Dam Height

14

Nid Storage

72

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.