Rice Acres Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 9, 2025

Rice Acres Lake Dam, located in Hinds, Mississippi, serves as a vital structure for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 5 acres for visitors to enjoy.


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Summary

Completed in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 48 acre-feet. The dam is situated along the UNT of Eleven Mile Creek, providing a picturesque setting for outdoor activities.

Managed by a private owner, the Rice Acres Lake Dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, with regular inspections conducted to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's spillway, of the uncontrolled type, has a maximum discharge capacity of 152 cubic feet per second, mitigating the risk of high hazard potential associated with the structure. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has been deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in June 2020.

With its strategic location and significance for both water resource management and climate adaptation, Rice Acres Lake Dam stands as a crucial asset in the region. Its role in providing recreational opportunities, combined with its effective risk management measures and regulatory oversight, underscores the importance of maintaining and safeguarding this essential infrastructure for the community and the environment.

Year Completed

1958

Dam Length

575

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

UNT OF ELEVEN MILE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

12

Drainage Area

0.03

Nid Storage

72

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

15
       
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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.