S L Reed Lake Reservoir Report
Nearby: Beckwith Lake Dam Pickell Lake
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
S L Reed Lake, located in Humphreys, Mississippi, is a privately owned water resource managed by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
Built in 1970, this earth dam stands at a height of 8 feet with a storage capacity of 640 acre-feet, primarily serving purposes other than flood control or irrigation. The dam overlooks the TR-DITCHLOW BAYOU and is maintained by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Despite being unregulated by the state and having a low hazard potential, S L Reed Lake poses a moderate risk due to its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. The dam's condition remains unrated, and there is no emergency action plan in place as of now. With a maximum discharge capacity of 2 cubic feet per second, the lake provides a significant water resource for the area while also posing manageable risks that require attention and monitoring.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
3960 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
TR- DITCHLOW BAYOU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Nid Storage |
640 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
8 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Bogue Phalia Nr Leland
|
1110cfs |
Abiaca Creek At Cruger
|
44cfs |
Harland Creek Nr Howard
|
3340cfs |
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower
|
1370cfs |
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.
S L Reed Lake