Girl Scout Camp Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Girl Scout Camp Lake Dam, located in Forrest County, Mississippi, was completed in 1972 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a recreational water resource for the local community.


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Summary

The earth dam, with a height of 24 feet, creates a reservoir with a maximum storage capacity of 320 acre-feet along Charney Creek. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, and its primary purpose is for recreational use. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is closely monitored for any potential risks or hazards. The surrounding area, including the Girl Scout Camp, benefits from the beautiful lake created by the dam, providing a serene and picturesque setting for outdoor activities. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the careful management and maintenance of this important structure, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all who visit the camp.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

CHARNEY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

320

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

24
       
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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.