Albert Mcdonalds Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Albert McDonalds Lake Dam, located in Perkinston, Mississippi, was completed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
This private dam, owned by a private entity, stands at a height of 14 feet and has a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. The dam is built with an earth core structure on a soil foundation, making it a vital part of the local water resource management system.
The dam, situated on TR-Ten Mile Creek-Os, is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is inspected, permitted, and enforced by the state authorities. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, its hazard potential is labeled as undetermined. Despite this, the risk assessment categorizes the dam as having a moderate risk level, with measures in place to mitigate any potential threats. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, Albert McDonalds Lake Dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities while ensuring water resource sustainability and climate resilience in the area.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
TR- TEN MILE CREEK -OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
160 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
14 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Biloxi River At Wortham
|
743cfs |
Cypress Creek Nr Janice
|
235cfs |
Black Creek Nr Brooklyn
|
641cfs |
Red Creek At Vestry
|
505cfs |
Wolf River Nr Landon
|
1300cfs |
Pascagoula River At Merrill
|
2860cfs |
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.
Albert Mcdonalds Lake Dam