E Johnson Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

E Johnson Lake Dam, located in Good Hope, Mississippi, is a private-owned earth dam constructed in 1963 by the USDA NRCS.


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Summary

The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, specifically for creating E Johnson Lake. With a height of 14 feet and a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, the dam regulates the flow of TR- Kenlawha Creek, a tributary to the nearby river system.

Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently assessed as not rated for its condition. While it lacks controlled spillways and outlet gates, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. The surrounding area, including the Neshoba County, benefits from the recreational opportunities offered by E Johnson Lake, making it a valuable resource for water enthusiasts and climate advocates in the region.

Although the dam does not have a detailed emergency action plan (EAP) or updated inundation maps, it meets regulatory requirements for state inspection and enforcement. With its natural resources conservation design and contribution to local recreation, E Johnson Lake Dam stands as a vital infrastructure in the area with potential for further risk management measures to enhance its safety and sustainability for the future.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Height

14

River Or Stream

TR- KENLAWHA CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

72

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.