Magnolia Lakes Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Magnolia Lakes Dam, located in Pearl River, Mississippi, was completed in 1968 and serves as a recreational area for water enthusiasts.


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Summary

The dam, with a height of 24 feet, is primarily made of earth with buttress core types and soil foundations. It has a storage capacity of 560 acre-feet and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.

Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition has not been officially assessed. It is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with no associated locks. The risk assessment for Magnolia Lakes Dam is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk, but specific risk management measures and emergency action plans have not been reported.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to explore the beauty of Mississippi's outdoor landscapes, Magnolia Lakes Dam offers a serene setting for recreational activities. As a privately owned dam, it provides a tranquil escape for fishing, boating, and enjoying the surrounding natural environment. While the dam's risk level is moderate, its low hazard potential suggests that with proper maintenance and monitoring, visitors can continue to safely enjoy this picturesque location.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

TR- MILL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

560

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

24
       
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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.