Dr David Holmes Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Holmes Lake Dam Ms05413 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Dr David Holmes Lake Dam in Hinds, Mississippi, stands as a testament to the dedication of the USDA NRCS in creating a recreational haven for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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Summary
Completed in 1972, this earth dam with a height of 20 feet provides a storage capacity of 165 acre-feet for the Tallahalla Creek watershed. While primarily serving recreational purposes, the dam is also state-regulated and inspected by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment categorizes it as moderate (3), prompting the need for ongoing risk management measures. The uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates underscore the importance of maintaining proper upkeep and emergency preparedness for the dam. While it may not be rated for its current condition, Dr David Holmes Lake Dam remains a vital part of the water infrastructure in the area, providing both leisure opportunities and essential water resource management functions for the community.
For those passionate about water resource management and climate resilience, Dr David Holmes Lake Dam represents a harmonious blend of recreational enjoyment and regulatory oversight. With its location in the Tallahalla Creek watershed and the involvement of state and federal agencies like the USDA NRCS, this dam serves as a beacon of responsible water infrastructure development. As efforts to address climate challenges continue, the ongoing monitoring and maintenance of this dam highlight the importance of proactive risk management to safeguard both the environment and the community it serves.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR- TALLAHALLA CREEK -OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
165 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
1180cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
631cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
502cfs |
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.
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