Lake Mohawk Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cornelius Lake Dam Cox Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Lake Mohawk Dam is a privately owned structure located in Tippah, Mississippi, with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Built in 1990, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 4200 acre-feet. The dam is designed as a buttress type and features an uncontrolled spillway.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is state-regulated and subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and functionality. While the hazard potential is currently undetermined, the risk assessment categorizes it as moderate. The dam's condition is not rated, and there are no emergency action plans in place, highlighting a potential area for improvement in risk management.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Lake Mohawk Dam an intriguing structure to study, given its unique design and recreational significance. With its location in the Mobile District and the involvement of state regulatory agencies, this dam serves as a valuable case study for understanding the intersection of private ownership, public oversight, and risk assessment in the management of water resources.
Year Completed |
1990 |
Dam Height |
25 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
4200 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Lake Mohawk Dam