Reno Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Reno Lake Dam, located in Perkinston, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Completed in 1972, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and has a storage capacity of 104 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment.
Despite being uncontrolled, the dam's spillway type and outlet gates play a crucial role in managing water flow from Chaney Creek - Os. With its buttress core type and soil foundation, Reno Lake Dam has not been rated for condition assessment, but it undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement. Although not under the jurisdiction of a federal agency, the dam falls under the purview of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, ensuring its integrity and safety for both recreational use and environmental protection in Stone County, Mississippi.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
CHANEY CREEK -OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
104 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Black Creek Nr Brooklyn
|
641cfs |
Cypress Creek Nr Janice
|
235cfs |
Biloxi River At Wortham
|
743cfs |
Red Creek At Vestry
|
505cfs |
Wolf River Nr Landon
|
1300cfs |
Leaf River Nr New Augusta
|
1590cfs |
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.
Reno Lake Dam