Alton Stogner Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Alton Stogner Lake Dam, located in Walthall, Mississippi, is a privately owned dam primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

This earth dam with a buttress core type stands at 15 feet high and has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.

Despite being classified with a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated." With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, there are no emergency action plans in place, and the dam's inundation maps have not been prepared. While the dam does not have a designated federal agency overseeing its operations or maintenance, it remains an essential structure for providing recreational opportunities in the area.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor the condition and management of Alton Stogner Lake Dam to ensure its safety and functionality. By staying informed about its risk assessment, inspection frequency, and emergency preparedness, we can contribute to the sustainable utilization of this valuable resource for both recreational and environmental purposes.

Dam Height

15

Nid Storage

80

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

15
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.