D C Leach Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms06347 Lake Dam Van Hensarling Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Perry, Mississippi, the D C Leach Lake Dam is a private-owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 18 feet, serves primarily for recreation purposes, providing a storage capacity of 210 acre-feet. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and holds a low hazard potential rating, with a moderate risk assessment.
Despite not being rated for its condition, the D C Leach Lake Dam presents a relatively low risk to the surrounding area. The dam has not undergone recent inspections or assessments, but it meets state regulatory requirements, including permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's location within the Mobile District and its association with Representative Steven M. Palazzo demonstrate its importance within the local water resource management system. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the D C Leach Lake Dam offers a fascinating insight into how private infrastructure contributes to environmental conservation and recreational activities in Mississippi.
Dam Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
210 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
18 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Leaf River Nr New Augusta
|
1590cfs |
Tallahala Creek Nr Runnelstown
|
93cfs |
Bogue Homo Nr Richton
|
556cfs |
Leaf River At Hattiesburg
|
1360cfs |
Cypress Creek Nr Janice
|
235cfs |
Black Creek Nr Brooklyn
|
641cfs |
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.
D C Leach Lake Dam