Kyle's Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Kyle's Lake Dam, located in Handy Corner, Mississippi, is a private earth dam constructed in 1952 for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam stands at a height of 9 feet and has a hydraulic height of 6.88 feet, offering a maximum storage capacity of 57.37 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is to provide recreation opportunities, with a surface area of 6.77 acres and a drainage area of 0.08 square miles.

Despite being under state regulation and inspection, Kyle's Lake Dam has a high hazard potential due to its location on the UNT of Nonconnah Creek. The dam's condition assessment was rated as fair during the last inspection in December 2020. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, there are no emergency action plans in place, raising concerns about the dam's emergency preparedness. With a history dating back to nearly 70 years, this dam serves as a vital recreational resource in DeSoto County, Mississippi, but ongoing monitoring and maintenance are crucial to ensure its safety and resilience in the face of changing climate and water resource challenges.

Year Completed

1952

Dam Length

440

Dam Height

9

River Or Stream

UNT OF UNT OF NONCONNAH CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6.77

Hydraulic Height

6.88

Drainage Area

0.08

Nid Storage

57.37

Structural Height

8

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

9
       
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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.