King Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: H. B. Rowland Pond Duthu Lake
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
King Lake Dam, located in Belzoni, Mississippi, is a private dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1974.
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Summary
This Earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a height of 8 feet and a storage capacity of 480 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
The dam is situated on Brown Oak Bayou -OS and is under the jurisdiction of the Vicksburg District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, it is subject to state inspections and regulatory oversight. Overall, King Lake Dam provides a valuable resource for recreation in the area, highlighting the intersection of water resource management and climate considerations in maintaining safe and sustainable infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
BROWN OAK BAYOU -OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
480 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
8 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Abiaca Creek At Cruger
|
44cfs |
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower
|
1370cfs |
Bogue Phalia Nr Leland
|
1110cfs |
Harland Creek Nr Howard
|
3340cfs |
Tallahatchie River At Money
|
6080cfs |
Big Sunflower River Nr Merigold
|
703cfs |
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.
King Lake Dam