Burkley Burgess Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Burkley Burgess Lake Dam in Mississippi, completed in 1955, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
Managed by the USDA NRCS, it stands at a height of 15 feet with a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. The dam is located on the TR- HOBOLOCHITTO CREEK W in Pearl River County, near the city of WHITE SANDS.
While the dam is categorized as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, it is not currently rated for its condition assessment. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it features uncontrolled outlet gates. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality oversees the state's regulation, inspection, and enforcement of the dam, ensuring its safety and compliance with environmental standards. With its scenic location and recreational purpose, Burkley Burgess Lake Dam serves as a vital water resource and a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts in the area.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR- HOBOLOCHITTO CREEK W |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
80 |
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 |
East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar
|
380cfs |
Bogue Chitto River Near Bush
|
2090cfs |
Pearl River Nr Columbia
|
3400cfs |
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.
Burkley Burgess Lake Dam