L Lyle Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

L Lyle Pond Dam, located in Contrell, Mississippi, is a private-owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1955.


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Summary

Its primary purpose is for recreation, specifically on the Bibalucta Creek. With a dam height of 14 feet and a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.

Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, making it essential to monitor and maintain for safety and water resource management. Despite not having a condition assessment rating, the dam remains a significant part of the local landscape and contributes to the overall water infrastructure in Scott County, Mississippi.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find L Lyle Pond Dam to be an intriguing structure that provides opportunities for recreational activities while also serving essential functions for water storage and management. As a privately owned dam with a strong regulatory framework in place, it showcases the collaboration between government agencies and private entities to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region. With its historical significance and ongoing role in the community, L Lyle Pond Dam offers a fascinating case study for those interested in the intersection of water resources, infrastructure, and environmental stewardship.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Height

14

River Or Stream

BIBALUCTA CREEK -OS

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

120

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

14
       
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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.