Lake Priscilla Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Lake Priscilla Dam, located in Adams, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
Completed in 2015, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, including fish and wildlife pond activities. The dam has a height of 28 feet and a storage capacity of 102 acre-feet, with a surface area of 3.8 acres and a drainage area of 43 square miles.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Lake Priscilla Dam operates an uncontrolled spillway and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite the lack of recent inspection and assessment data, the dam continues to provide valuable water resources, supporting the local ecosystem and recreational activities. Water and climate enthusiasts may find the dam's role in managing water levels for fish and wildlife habitat, as well as its potential risk evaluation, intriguing for further research and analysis in the realm of water resource management and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
2015 |
Dam Length |
465 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
SECOND CREEK |
Surface Area |
3.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
43 |
Nid Storage |
102 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
28 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Homochitto River At Rosetta
|
2130cfs |
Buffalo River Nr Woodville
|
257cfs |
Homochitto River At Eddiceton
|
168cfs |
Bayou Pierre Nr Willows
|
444cfs |
(Coe) Atchafalaya River At Simmesport
|
105000cfs |
Amite River Near Darlington
|
267cfs |
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.
Lake Priscilla Dam