U S Forest Service Lakems01855 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The U S Forest Service Lakems01855 Dam, located in Hickory Flat, Mississippi, was completed in 1968 and is primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
Owned privately, the dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is inspected and enforced by state authorities. The dam is an earth type structure with a buttress core, standing at a height of 15 feet and providing a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet.
Managed by the USDA NRCS, the U S Forest Service Lakems01855 Dam is deemed to have low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks. While the condition assessment is not rated, the dam is deemed to meet guidelines for emergency action plans and risk management measures. The risk management summary indicates a moderate risk level with no specific risk management actions identified.
Overall, the U S Forest Service Lakems01855 Dam serves as a recreational resource along the TR- Oaklimeter Creek, offering opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts in the Benton County area. With its earth structure and private ownership, the dam is subject to state regulations and inspections, ensuring the safety and maintenance of the facility for both recreational users and nearby communities.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR- OAKLIMETER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
108 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
156cfs |
Wolf River At Lagrange
|
227cfs |
Hatchie River Near Walnut
|
153cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
96cfs |
Wolf River At Rossville
|
497cfs |
Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch
|
104cfs |
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.
U S Forest Service Lakems01855 Dam