Joe Cauthen Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Joe Cauthen Lake Dam, located in Madison, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
The dam, with a height of 14 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes and is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type. It has a storage capacity of 95 acre-feet and a spillway type of uncontrolled.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the condition of Joe Cauthen Lake Dam is currently not rated. The dam has not been inspected or assessed in recent years, and emergency action plans and risk management measures are not readily available. However, with its scenic location and recreational opportunities, water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Joe Cauthen Lake Dam to be an interesting site to visit and learn more about the importance of dam safety and management.
Dam Height |
14 |
Nid Storage |
95 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
14 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma
|
96cfs |
Pearl River Nr Lena
|
532cfs |
Yockanookany River Nr Kosciusko
|
54cfs |
Pearl River Nr Carthage
|
277cfs |
Big Black River At West
|
190cfs |
Harland Creek Nr Howard
|
3340cfs |
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.
Joe Cauthen Lake Dam