B H Cooper Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lake Neoma Dam Ms04323 Lake Dam
Last Updated: January 27, 2026
B H Cooper Lake Dam in Madison, Mississippi, is a private dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
The dam, with a height of 18 feet, serves as a low hazard potential structure with fair condition assessment. Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations.
Located within the Vicksburg District, the dam has an uncontrolled spillway type and a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Despite its moderate risk assessment level, the dam meets guidelines for emergency action plans and has updated emergency contacts. With a butress core type, the dam has a low potential for hazards and poses minimal risk to the surrounding area.
Overall, B H Cooper Lake Dam stands as a vital recreational resource in the region, providing opportunities for outdoor activities while maintaining a safe and regulated environment. Its presence underscores the importance of water resource management and climate resilience efforts in safeguarding infrastructure and enhancing public safety.
Dam Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
150 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
18 |
Seasonal Comparison
Hourly Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
8930cfs |
Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma
|
1320cfs |
Pearl River Nr Lena
|
5900cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
478cfs |
Pearl River Nr Carthage
|
2260cfs |
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.
B H Cooper Lake Dam