Craig Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Pickett Lake Dam Hall-Neely Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Craig Lake Dam in Union, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
This Earth dam, with a buttress core type, stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. While the dam is categorized as low hazard potential, it is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring proper inspection, enforcement, and permitting processes are in place to maintain its integrity.
Located within the Vicksburg District, Craig Lake Dam is not equipped with a controlled spillway and has no associated locks. Despite not being rated for its current condition, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. With its idyllic setting and moderate risk assessment, Craig Lake Dam offers water resource and climate enthusiasts an intriguing case study in the management and regulation of a recreational water structure in Mississippi. While further information on its year of completion and inspection dates is needed, the dam presents an interesting intersection of environmental conservation and public enjoyment.
Dam Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
54 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
156cfs |
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
96cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
23cfs |
Hatchie River Near Walnut
|
153cfs |
Wolf River At Lagrange
|
227cfs |
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.
Craig Lake Dam