Bilbo Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Bilbo Lake Dam, located in the beautiful surroundings of Pearl River, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreation purposes.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 15 feet, offers a serene spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing and boating. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated and inspected by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
With a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, Bilbo Lake Dam provides a tranquil escape for residents and visitors alike, offering a peaceful retreat in the heart of nature. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and management. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, its risk level is assessed as moderate, emphasizing the importance of maintaining and ensuring the safety of this recreational water resource.
As an integral part of the Vicksburg District, Bilbo Lake Dam contributes to the local ecosystem and provides a valuable recreational space for the community. While its structural integrity and hazard potential are considered low, ongoing risk management measures are in place to safeguard the dam and surrounding areas. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Bilbo Lake Dam offers a unique opportunity to appreciate the intersection of natural beauty and human infrastructure, making it a must-visit destination in Mississippi's outdoor landscape.
Dam Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
90 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
West Hobolochitto Creek Nr Mcneill
|
456cfs |
East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar
|
380cfs |
Pearl River Near Bogalusa
|
4900cfs |
Wolf River Nr Landon
|
1010cfs |
Bogue Chitto River Near Bush
|
2090cfs |
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.
Bilbo Lake Dam