R B Hoke Lake Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
R B Hoke Lake in Humphreys, Mississippi, is a privately owned body of water with a primary purpose classified as "Other." Built in 1968 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam stands at 8 feet tall and spans 5280 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet.
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Summary
The lake is situated along the TR-Engineers Canal and is managed by the Vicksburg District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, R B Hoke Lake presents a moderate risk level due to its outdated infrastructure and lack of recent condition assessments. The spillway is uncontrolled, with a width of 1 foot, and the outlet gates also operate in an uncontrolled manner. The lake has not been inspected in recent years, and there is no established Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, R B Hoke Lake presents an opportunity to advocate for improved infrastructure maintenance and risk management measures to ensure the safety and sustainability of this water resource. Monitoring and assessment efforts are needed to address the moderate risk level associated with the lake and to develop an updated EAP to guide emergency response in case of any potential hazards.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
5280 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
TR- ENGINEERS CANAL |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Nid Storage |
160 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
8 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Bogue Phalia Nr Leland
|
1110cfs |
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower
|
1370cfs |
Abiaca Creek At Cruger
|
44cfs |
Harland Creek Nr Howard
|
3340cfs |
Bayou Macon At Eudora
|
48cfs |
Bayou Macon Nr Kilbourne
|
132cfs |
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.
R B Hoke Lake