School Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms07069 Lake Dam Ms07072 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
School Lake Dam, located in French Camp, Mississippi, was completed in 1971 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a recreational reservoir for the local community.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 25 feet and a length of 503 feet, has a storage capacity of 465 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 30 acres. Despite its significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment, the dam is inspected regularly by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to ensure public safety.
The dam's spillway, of uncontrolled type, plays a crucial role in managing water levels in the reservoir. While the dam lacks outlet gates, it is designed to withstand moderate risk levels and has a designated emergency action plan in place. The primary purpose of School Lake Dam is recreation, providing opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities for the local community. Although the dam is privately owned, it falls under state regulatory jurisdiction and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Overall, School Lake Dam serves as a vital water resource for the area, offering both recreational opportunities and essential flood control measures. Despite its age and condition challenges, the dam continues to play a crucial role in the local ecosystem and remains under careful oversight to ensure its continued safety and functionality for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
503 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
30 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
0.47 |
Nid Storage |
465 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Yockanookany River Nr Kosciusko
|
45cfs |
Big Black River At West
|
223cfs |
Pearl River At Edinburg
|
182cfs |
Pearl River At Burnside
|
1070cfs |
Pearl River Nr Carthage
|
263cfs |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
134cfs |
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.
School Lake Dam