James O Ladner Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
James O Ladner Lake Dam, located in Fords Creek, Mississippi, was completed in 1965 and is primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
The dam, with a height of 15 feet, is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type and soil foundation. It has a storage capacity of 132 acre-feet and features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the dam is privately owned and regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. Despite being rated as having low hazard potential, it poses a moderate risk due to its condition being unrated and lack of a comprehensive risk assessment. While the dam has not been inspected recently, it is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find James O Ladner Lake Dam an interesting subject of study, given its historical significance and importance for recreation in the area. With its unique design and regulatory oversight, the dam presents an opportunity to explore the intersection of human intervention in natural water systems and the measures in place to mitigate potential risks.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
FORDS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
132 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pearl River Near Bogalusa
|
4900cfs |
West Hobolochitto Creek Nr Mcneill
|
456cfs |
Pearl River Nr Columbia
|
3400cfs |
Bogue Chitto River Near Bush
|
2090cfs |
East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar
|
380cfs |
Black Creek Nr Brooklyn
|
612cfs |
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.
James O Ladner Lake Dam