C M Blount Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
C M Blount Lake Dam, located in Newton, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This Earth dam with a buttress core type stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is for recreation, providing opportunities for water enthusiasts to enjoy the surrounding area.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating a need for cautious monitoring and management. The structure features an uncontrolled spillway type, with no outlet gates or associated locks. While the condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated," the dam is subject to state inspection, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
C M Blount Lake Dam offers a picturesque setting for outdoor activities and water recreation in the heart of Mississippi. With its moderate risk level and low hazard potential, the dam remains a valuable asset for the community while requiring continued attention to maintain its safety and functionality for all water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Dam Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
72 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
C M Blount Lake Dam