Earl Smith Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Earl Smith Lake Dam is a private-owned structure located in Pearl River, Mississippi, with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
The dam, classified as an Earth dam with Buttress core, stands at a height of 12 feet and has a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. Despite lacking specific details on completion year and other technical aspects, the dam is under the regulatory oversight of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement for safety and compliance purposes.
The dam's moderate hazard potential underscores the importance of risk management measures, although its condition assessment remains unrated. It features an uncontrolled spillway type and is situated within the Vicksburg District. While the dam's emergency action plan status is unclear, the presence of state permitting, inspection, and enforcement mechanisms emphasizes the commitment to maintaining its integrity and safety. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Earl Smith Lake Dam serves as a notable feature in Mississippi's landscape, providing both recreational opportunities and a focal point for ongoing monitoring and management efforts.
Dam Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
56 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
12 |
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.
Earl Smith Lake Dam