Armstrong Lake Adams County Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Armstrong Lake Adams County Dam, located in Fort Adams, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
Built in 1973 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam with a buttress core stands at 25 feet high and serves primarily for recreational purposes. With a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, the dam overlooks the Homochitto River and offers a serene 10-acre surface area for water enthusiasts to enjoy.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Armstrong Lake Adams County Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. It features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks or drainage area. The dam is closely monitored by state regulatory agencies for inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality. While it may not have a detailed emergency action plan in place, the dam continues to provide a picturesque recreational spot for visitors to appreciate the beauty of nature.
In the lush surroundings of Adams County, Mississippi, Armstrong Lake Adams County Dam stands as a testament to the harmonious blend of human ingenuity and natural landscapes. With its uncontrolled spillway and earth core design, the dam offers a tranquil retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore. As it continues to be regulated and inspected by state authorities, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible stewardship of our water resources in the face of changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
HOMOCHITTO RIVER -OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Nid Storage |
88 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Buffalo River Nr Woodville
|
257cfs |
Homochitto River At Rosetta
|
2130cfs |
(Coe) Atchafalaya River At Simmesport
|
105000cfs |
Homochitto River At Eddiceton
|
168cfs |
Bayou Des Glaises Diversion Ch. At Moreauville
|
884cfs |
Amite River Near Darlington
|
267cfs |
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.
Armstrong Lake Adams County Dam