Lake Lamar Bruce Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Lake Lamar Bruce Dam, located in Saltillo, Mississippi, serves as a vital water resource for the area, regulating the flow of Sand Creek and providing important recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.
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Summary
The dam, primarily owned and regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, stands at a height of 46.2 feet and has a structural height of 63.3 feet, boasting a storage capacity of 8,289 acre-feet and a surface area of 310 acres.
This earth-type dam, with a buttress core design, has a spillway type categorized as "Uncontrolled" and a high hazard potential due to its significant size and location. Despite this, the dam is in satisfactory condition, last assessed in May 2019, with regular inspections ensuring its safety. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with emergency action plans in place should the need arise, and it remains a key infrastructure for water management and climate resilience in the region.
Overall, Lake Lamar Bruce Dam stands as a crucial piece of water infrastructure in Lee County, Mississippi, contributing to flood control, water storage, and recreational activities while being closely regulated and inspected to ensure public safety. As climate change continues to impact water resources, this dam plays a vital role in managing the region's water supply and mitigating potential risks, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of a changing climate.
Dam Length |
1975 |
Dam Height |
46.2 |
River Or Stream |
SAND CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
310 |
Drainage Area |
3.6 |
Nid Storage |
8289 |
Structural Height |
63.3 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
63 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
36cfs |
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Fulton
|
182cfs |
Cummings Creek Nr Fulton
|
26cfs |
Red Bud Creek Nr Moores Mill
|
8cfs |
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
218cfs |
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.
Lake Lamar Bruce Dam