Iuka Sewage Lagoon Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms06969 Lake Dam Brinkley Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Iuka Sewage Lagoon Dam in Mississippi is a local government-owned structure that serves a critical purpose in managing wastewater and protecting water resources in the region.
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Summary
This earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 8 feet and has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. While the dam is categorized as having a low hazard potential, it is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to ensure its safety and compliance with state guidelines.
Located in Tishomingo County, the Iuka Sewage Lagoon Dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and is associated with no other structures. Despite having a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the dam's condition is currently not rated. Emergency action plans and risk management measures for the dam are yet to be determined, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and assessment to mitigate potential risks. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the role of this infrastructure in safeguarding the local environment and public health through effective wastewater management practices.
Dam Height |
8 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
8 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Bear Creek At Bishop
|
4330cfs |
Horse Creek Near Savannah
|
87cfs |
Red Bud Creek Nr Moores Mill
|
12cfs |
Bear Creek Near Red Bay
|
454cfs |
Cypress Creek Near Florence Al
|
152cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
23cfs |
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.
Iuka Sewage Lagoon Dam