Orvisburg Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Bill Watson Lake Dam Ms03897 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Orvisburg Lake Dam in Mississippi is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
The dam, classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core, stands at a height of 12 feet and has a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. Despite its relatively low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's condition remains unrated, indicating a need for further assessment and monitoring.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Orvisburg Lake Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and compliance with standards. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and lacks outlet gates, locks, or associated structures. Despite the absence of recent inspection data, the dam's risk assessment suggests a moderate level of risk, prompting the need for continued risk management and monitoring to safeguard the surrounding area and water resources.
Located in Pearl River County, Orvisburg Lake Dam offers a picturesque recreational spot for visitors and water resource enthusiasts. With its tranquil surroundings and potential for outdoor activities, the dam remains an important landmark in the region, highlighting the intersection of water management, climate resilience, and recreational opportunities for the community.
Dam Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
54 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
West Hobolochitto Creek Nr Mcneill
|
663cfs |
Pearl River Near Bogalusa
|
3740cfs |
Black Creek Nr Brooklyn
|
641cfs |
East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar
|
317cfs |
Bogue Chitto River Near Bush
|
1700cfs |
Pearl River Nr Columbia
|
2920cfs |
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.
Orvisburg Lake Dam