George Sims Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
George Sims Lake Dam in Lee, Mississippi, is a private-owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 12 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and is classified as having a low hazard potential.
Despite being not rated in terms of condition assessment, the dam poses a moderate risk, with a risk assessment score of 3. The dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of USACE and has not been modified in recent years. While the dam is currently considered to meet guidelines for emergency action plans, the condition of its inspection frequency, hazard potential, and risk management measures remain unclear.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, George Sims Lake Dam offers a fascinating case study of a privately-owned recreational dam in Mississippi, showcasing the complexities of regulatory oversight and risk assessment in the context of water infrastructure. The data provides a glimpse into the dam's structural characteristics, its purpose, and the potential challenges in ensuring its safety and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
100 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
36cfs |
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
218cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Fulton
|
182cfs |
Cummings Creek Nr Fulton
|
26cfs |
Tombigbee River At Bigbee
|
355cfs |
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.
George Sims Lake Dam