Ray Canada Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ray Canada Lake Dam, located in Hinds, Mississippi, is a private earth dam constructed in 1952 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
This dam serves primarily for recreational purposes and stands at a height of 20 feet, with a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. The dam controls the flow of the TR- BAKERS CREEK and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam undergoes regular inspections and is subject to state regulatory oversight to ensure public safety and environmental protection. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ray Canada Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned structure with a unique purpose and design.
Year Completed |
1952 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR- BAKERS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
180 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
631cfs |
Mississippi River At Vicksburg
|
325000cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
502cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
1180cfs |
Bayou Pierre Nr Willows
|
611cfs |
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.
Ray Canada Lake Dam