Crossed Arrow Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mchann Lake Ms05665 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Crossed Arrow Lake Dam in Mississippi is a privately owned structure regulated by the state's Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
The dam, primarily used for recreation, is an earth dam with a buttress core type and stands at a height of 25 feet, providing a storage capacity of 425 acre-feet of water. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition has not been rated, and emergency action preparedness measures are not specified.
Located in Hinds County, Mississippi, the Crossed Arrow Lake Dam is monitored and inspected by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and does not have any associated locks or outlet gates. While the dam serves a recreational purpose, its overall risk management measures and emergency response preparedness are not clearly outlined, leaving room for improvement in ensuring the safety of the surrounding communities and environment.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in the area may find interest in the Crossed Arrow Lake Dam as a recreational site with potential implications for water management and environmental impact. With its unique design and regulatory oversight by the state agency, there is an opportunity for further exploration of the dam's role in the local ecosystem and the need for enhanced risk assessment and emergency response planning to safeguard against potential hazards.
Dam Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
425 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
609cfs |
Mississippi River At Vicksburg
|
317000cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
514cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
738cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
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.
Crossed Arrow Lake Dam