Vance Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms05654 Lake Dam Ms05670 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Vance Lake Dam in Hinds, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 24 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 325 acre-feet. The dam features a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway design.
Despite being classified as having an undetermined hazard potential and a moderate risk level, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated. The risk management measures and emergency action plan status are also unspecified. With no associated structures and no recent inspection data available, the dam's maintenance and safety protocols may need further evaluation to ensure the protection of the surrounding community and environment. Enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate resilience may find Vance Lake Dam an intriguing case study for understanding the complexities of dam regulation and risk assessment.
Dam Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
325 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
24 |
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.
Vance Lake Dam